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Protecting Whom? When the System Serves Industry Over People
Is our regulatory system really about keeping people safe — or keeping things running smoothly for industry?
Safe… According to Whom? Rethinking Glyphosate’s Acceptable Daily Intake
We’re told glyphosate is safe because it stays below the Acceptable Daily Intake. But who sets that number — and is it still protecting us?
What If Your ‘Natural’ Food Isn’t? The Glyphosate Nobody Told You About
We tested honey. Then Weet-Bix. Now breakfast cereals. Glyphosate keeps showing up — in foods branded as “natural.” What if the label doesn’t match the truth?
The Chemical Footprint of Modern Life. What NZ’s Breast Milk Studies Reveal
A 2010 study found concerning levels of persistent organic pollutants in the breast milk of New Zealand mothers. Have we done enough to monitor the next generation's chemical exposure?
What’s Hiding in Your Bread? Our Next Round of Testing Targets Supermarket Bread
We tested Weet-Bix. Now we’re testing what’s on your toast. Here’s why glyphosate in bread may be more common than you think.
Glyphosate in Weet-Bix? Here’s What Our Independent Tests Found
Our independent test of four Weet-Bix varieties found one with detectable glyphosate. It’s not a name-and-shame—it's a community-led baseline for safer food.
Sprayed, Splashed, and Soaked: Why Glyphosate Exposure Incidents at Auckland Council Should Be a Wake-Up Call
In just two years, Auckland Council workers have been repeatedly splashed, soaked, and sprayed with glyphosate weedkillers. Could these incidents be a warning sign of much bigger problems ahead?
A New Study Reveals that Women Face Higher Risks from Glyphosate Exposure
New research shows women may face higher health risks from glyphosate than men. Find out why gender matters, what regulators have missed, and how to protect your health.
Glyphosate Exposure and Mortality: A New Wake-Up Call
A new peer-reviewed study finds a 40% higher risk of death with rising urinary glyphosate levels. With testing still hard to access in New Zealand, is it time to rethink glyphosate use?
Glyphosate Residues in Breastmilk: Should We Be Worried?
Glyphosate residues have been detected in some breastmilk samples. Could the world’s most common weedkiller undermine the healthiest food for babies?