The government is removing the nearly 30-year-long ban on genetic modification outside of labs, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced this morning. 

Alongside it, a new regulator will be created to manage risks. 

Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills with the latest, and also discussed the government's introduction of new benefit sanctions and Luxon's upcoming trip to Australia. 

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The government is removing the nearly 30-year-long ban on genetic modification outside of labs, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced this morning. 
Alongside it, a new regulator will be created to manage risks. 
Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills with the latest, and also discussed the government's introduction of new benefit sanctions and Luxon's upcoming trip to Australia. 
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Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.

You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few.

Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis. You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few. Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.

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