29 JULY 2009 - A guarantee that biofuels in New Zealand are good for the environment moved a step closer today as a Member's Bill from Green Party MP Jeanette Fitzsimons passed its first reading in the House with widespread support.

18 June 2009 - Green Party Member's Bills to give New Zealand better biofuels and encourage sustainable forestry will go before the House, after the pair were drawn from the Member's ballot today.

10 June 2009 - National's new biofuels legislation risks doing more harm than good to the environment and to New Zealand business, Green MP Jeanette Fitzsimons said today as she released a Member's Bill to fix the mistake.

30 December 2008 - The world's first commercial aviation test flight powered by the sustainable second-generation biofuel jatropha has been successfully completed in Auckland.

The world's first commercial aviation test flight powered by a sustainable second-generation biofuel will take place on 30 December.

29 October 2008 - The world's first commercial aviation flight powered by a sustainable second-generation biofuel moved a step closer this week.

25 AUGUST 2008 - A new report on the arable industry in New Zealand highlights this country's potential for expanding its global niche.

1 August 2008 - The New Zealand genetic engineering lobby group Life Sciences Network has shown its true colours by fighting against both open information and protection for non-GE growers, says Greens Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons.

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