Second Reading

The Organic Products Bill finally had its second reading in Parliament this week. Delays from COVID-19 have pushed this process back considerably, so we were extremely pleased to see some progress. There were 108 in agreement to see this bill carried forward and only 10 who opposed it. The house was enthusiastic to bring confidence to the sector and New Zealand consumers - alongside exploiting international opportunities that will result from supporting this Bill. The Bill's title has now been adjusted based on submission feedback to be called 'The Organic Products and Production Bill' and all updates regarding its progress can be found on the Parliament website.