The Government has overturned a long-running ban on gene technology outside the lab.

Legislation will be introduced to Parliament this year and passed by the end of next year, ending the ban and establishing a new regulator.

NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan says New Zealand is catching up to decades-old developments - and it's unclear how the regime will impact trade.

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The Government has overturned a long-running ban on gene technology outside the lab.
Legislation will be introduced to Parliament this year and passed by the end of next year, ending the ban and establishing a new regulator.
NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan says New Zealand is catching up to decades-old developments - and it's unclear how the regime will impact trade.
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