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OANZ connects New Zealand organics with local and international media, and publishes a free fortnightly email newsletter. Information for journalists can be downloaded in OANZ's media kit.

Nominations Open for Organic Awards

Leading organic producers, exporters, enterprises and individuals will be recognized by this year's Organic Awards, with nominations for all four categories opening today.

04 Sep 2010 |

OANZ CEO to Join Wood Processors

Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) announced today that its Chief Executive Officer will be taking up a new position as CEO of the Wood Processors Association.

27 Jul 2010 |

Bio Dynamic Farmers Still Growing At 70

Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) congratulates  one of the world's oldest biodynamic farming groups - the Bio Dynamic Farming and Gardening Association in New Zealand Inc. - which celebrates its 70th anniversary this weekend.

04 Jun 2010 |

Otago Research Confirms Environmental Benefits of Organics

The environmental benefits of organic production are confirmed in research launched this evening by Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ).

20 May 2010 |

Kiwi Demand Growing for Organic Food

Certified organic food and beverage products contributed $485 million to the New Zealand economy in 2009, according to new research launched this evening by Hon Tim Groser, Minister of Trade, and Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ).

20 May 2010 |

Obama Advisors: Eat Organic to Reduce Cancer Risk

Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) is endorsing a report from US President Barack Obama's Cancer Panel, calling on consumers to choose food grown without pesticides, artificial fertilizers and antibiotics, which the report says can increase risks of contracting cancer.

08 May 2010 |

No Seed Is Safe With GE Pasture

Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) has today expressed concern at the potentially devastating impact on New Zealand's pastoral sector of proposed genetically modified clovers and ryegrasses.

02 Mar 2010 |

'Dirty Dozen' Exposed

New Zealand research exposing the twelve most heavily pesticide-contaminated foods shows how kiwis are exposed to toxic chemicals at every meal, says Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ).

13 Dec 2009 |

Organic Awards Recognise Dairy and Wine

Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) will present their industry awards to leaders from the organic wine and dairy sectors, in a gala dinner at the University of Waikato this evening.

13 Nov 2009 |

Organic Awards Finalists Announced

Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) has announced finalists for the 2009 Organic Awards, which recognize leading organizations and individuals from the organic sector.

03 Nov 2009 |