No More Glyphosate NZ
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No More Glyphosate NZ is an independent, community-funded project focused on transparency around glyphosate use, residues, and regulation in New Zealand. We investigate how pesticides, food production, and policy decisions affect public health and consumer clarity — so New Zealanders can make informed choices in a system that often hides the detail.
Glyphosate: A 2016 Documentary—and a Debate That Hasn’t Gone Away
A 2016 documentary on glyphosate captured a growing divide between science, regulation, and farming. Nearly a decade later, many of those same questions remain. What has changed—and what hasn’t?
Glyphosate Found in 70% of European Soils — What It Means for New Zealand
A European study found pesticide residues in 70% of soils, with glyphosate appearing most often. As New Zealand prepares for independent testing, it raises a simple question — what might we find if we looked?
Glyphosate and Amphibians: What Happens When Herbicides Reach Wetlands?
Wetlands are among the most sensitive ecosystems in the landscape. Research increasingly suggests that glyphosate-based herbicides can affect amphibians during their earliest stages of life. As drone spraying in the Te Henga wetlands draws attention, scientists are asking what happens when herbicides enter aquatic habitats.
Glyphosate Spraying in Te Henga Wetlands Raises Environmental Questions
Concerns have been raised about glyphosate spraying in the Te Henga wetlands of West Auckland. This article examines what’s been reported, what chemical safety documents say, and why calls for transparency are growing.
Why WHO Is Re-Examining Pesticide Residue Safety Calculations
The World Health Organization has called for experts to re-examine how pesticide residue exposure is calculated — a quiet signal that current safety models may not fully reflect real-world diets.
Why “Within Limits” Isn’t the End of the Glyphosate Conversation
When glyphosate residues are found in food, the reassurance is often the same: the levels are “within regulatory limits.” But that phrase doesn’t tell the whole story.
Spray-Free and Thriving: A Wairarapa Florist Shows Us Another Way Forward
A Wairarapa floristry business is quietly proving that spray-free flowers are not only possible, but commercially viable — offering a local alternative to pesticide-dependent models.
The Flowers We Don’t Question: An Overlooked Pesticide Exposure Risk
Flowers are rarely questioned as a source of chemical exposure. But unlike food, cut flowers sit outside pesticide residue limits — creating a regulatory blind spot with real implications for workers’ health.
Presence vs Amount: What Testing Can (and Can’t) Tell Us
When we talk about glyphosate testing, most people assume it means measuring exact amounts. But environmental testing often starts with a simpler question: is it present at all? This explainer unpacks what screening tests can — and can’t — tell us, and why presence matters before dose.
Glyphosate, Playgrounds, and the Illusion of Safety. Why Would New Zealand Be Any Different?
After glyphosate residues were found in UK playgrounds, questions are being asked about children’s exposure. With routine spraying across New Zealand, why would our playgrounds be any different?
When “Best Practice” Isn’t in the Contract
Whangārei District Council reviewed its use of glyphosate following public concern and a roadside spraying complaint. While safety improvements were recommended, many were not written into contracts. This article examines what changed, what didn’t, and why regulatory assumptions matter when spraying occurs in public spaces.
We Tested Four Popular Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs for Glyphosate — Here’s What We Found
We independently tested four widely sold Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs for glyphosate and related herbicides. Here’s what the lab results showed — and what “not detected” really means.


