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Parasitic Worm Pesticide Approved For Use
Tuesday, 20 September 2022, 1:28 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
A new pesticide to combat parasitic worms in carrots, kūmara, parsnips, and potatoes has been approved for use in Aotearoa New Zealand. Plant-parasitic worms, or nematodes, are considered a major risk to some of our most popular root vegetables, with producers ... More >>
EPA Seeks More Information On Fruit And Vegetable Fungicide
Wednesday, 14 September 2022, 12:10 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is calling for information about fluazinam, a fungicide used mainly on grapes and potatoes. The EPA found grounds for reassessing the substance in December 2021 and the call for information is a critical next step ... More >>
Green Light For First Stage Of Sewer Upgrade In Eastern Porirua
Monday, 12 September 2022, 3:04 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
An independent fast-track consenting panel has approved the upgrade of sewage infrastructure to support the Eastern Porirua Regeneration Project - a major housing redevelopment. The resource consents were granted subject to conditions, which are outlined in the ... More >>
Call For Views On Releasing New Exotic Houseplants
Wednesday, 7 September 2022, 1:02 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is asking people whether 12 exotic houseplant species should be allowed in Aotearoa New Zealand. New Zealand Plant Producers Inc (NZPPI) has applied for approval to release 12 houseplant species that originate ... More >>
Council Applies To Send In The Wasps To Stop Wattle Invasion
Wednesday, 24 August 2022, 2:37 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is calling for submissions on an application to introduce a new wasp to control the spread of an invasive acacia species. Horizons Regional Council in the Manawatū-Whanganui region has applied for approval to import ... More >>
EPA Seeks Views On New Weedkiller
Tuesday, 23 August 2022, 12:09 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking public submissions on an application from Bayer New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture a new herbicide, Conviso One. Conviso One is an oil dispersion formulation containing the active ingredients ... More >>
GMO Blood Cancer Therapy Gains EPA Approval
Monday, 22 August 2022, 12:31 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved the import for release of a blood cancer immunotherapy that uses genetically modified cells from patients to target their own cancer. CARVYKTI (ciltacabtagene autoleucel) is used to treat ... More >>
EPA Seeks Submissions On New Rodent Poison
Monday, 8 August 2022, 12:08 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is calling for submissions on difenacoum, a poison used to control rats and mice. PelGar International Limited has applied for approval to import or manufacture for release two types of ready-to-use rodent ... More >>
Te Rāhui Herenga Waka Receives Resource Consent
Thursday, 23 June 2022, 2:16 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
This week the Environmental Protection Authority Te Mana Rauhī Taiao (EPA) advised that resource consent had been granted for a Boat Harbour to be developed in Keepa Road in Whakatane. John Rae, chair of Te Rāhui Herenga Waka Whakatāne 2021 Limited ... More >>
Public Responses On Glyphosate Weedkiller Published
Wednesday, 11 May 2022, 1:00 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has publicly released the 465 responses to its call for information on glyphosate herbicide. "The EPA called for information about glyphosate last year because we felt it was the right time to take another ... More >>
New Fungicide To Protect Potatoes, Tomatoes, And Onions
Thursday, 14 April 2022, 5:13 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
A new fungicide to combat late blight in tomatoes and potato crops, and downy mildew in onions, has been approved for use in Aotearoa New Zealand, subject to conditions. Xivana contains the active ingredient fluoxapiprolin, which is new to New Zealand. ... More >>
Decision To Approve New Export Log Fumigant
Tuesday, 12 April 2022, 1:02 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
A decision-making committee of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved an application for a new gas to fumigate export logs and timber. EDN is a new tool to kill common pests found in wood. It is a potential alternative to methyl ... More >>
EPA Opens Waterway Testing To More Community Groups
Wednesday, 9 March 2022, 2:50 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is rolling out more support for communities by offering up to 1,000 science kits to groups that want better information about their waterways. Since 2020, the EPA has funded 200 groups in its Wai Tuwhera o te ... More >>
EPA Welcomes Report On Environmental Fate Of Chemicals
Thursday, 3 March 2022, 3:46 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) welcomes the recommendations made in a new report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Simon Upton. The EPA is responsible for approvals covering more than 150,000 hazardous substances ... More >>
EPA Carbon Footprint Continues To Shrink
Wednesday, 16 February 2022, 12:32 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) cut its carbon emissions by 62 percent last financial year (July 2020-June 2021) compared with the previous year. Toitu carbonreduce certified the figures, which were also 82 percent lower than the EPA’s ... More >>
Consents Granted For Tui Oil Field Decommissioning
Friday, 11 February 2022, 12:36 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
A Board of Inquiry has granted the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) marine consents for activities associated with decommissioning the Tui oil field off the coast of Taranaki. The decommissioning will involve the removal of ... More >>
Watercare Water Take Application Granted With Conditions
Friday, 21 January 2022, 12:42 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
A Board of Inquiry has granted an application from Watercare Services Ltd, an Auckland Council organisation, to draw an additional 150 million litres of water a day from the Waikato River for Auckland City’s water supply network. The application was ... More >>
Latest Methyl Bromide Requirements Incoming
Wednesday, 22 December 2021, 2:27 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
Additional controls around the use of the heavily restricted log fumigant, methyl bromide, take effect on New Year’s Day. Methyl bromide is a toxic and ozone-depleting substance, which India and China require to be used on logs they receive from New ... More >>
Annual Insights Show Fewer Aerial 1080 Operations In 2020
Thursday, 9 December 2021, 12:59 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
Fewer aerial 1080 operations took place in 2020 than the previous year, according to the latest annual report on the pest control poison, which also highlights research developments. The report published by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) ... More >>
EPA Congratulates "Change Maker" Champion Sophia Olo-Whaanga
Monday, 29 November 2021, 11:38 am | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) congratulates Sophia Olo-Whaanga for winning this year’s Change Maker Award category in the Sustainable Business Awards. Sophia is advocating for sustainability and social outcomes in the construction industry, ... More >>
