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Thumbs up to gas that will help keep global warming at bay
Thursday, 23 February 2017, 12:56 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
Plans to import a new class of refrigerant gas that won’t harm the ozone layer have been given the thumbs up by the Environmental Protection Authority. More >>
Rabbit Calicivirus decision
Friday, 17 February 2017, 11:42 am | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority has decided that a product containing a new variant of Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus, or rabbit calicivirus, does not require regulation under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act. More >>
Felling a giant
Tuesday, 17 January 2017, 3:20 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
Two insects common around the Mediterranean can now be imported into New Zealand to control the giant reed (Arundo donax), following a decision by the Environmental Protection Authority(EPA) made under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act ... More >>
The Grass is Always Greener
Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 3:16 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
New Zealand’s pastures could become more tolerant to disease, pests and drought if an application to release 18 new grass species wins approval. This could improve productivity, increase returns to farmers and enhance the environment. More >>
Report reveals drop in 1080 use
Monday, 12 December 2016, 1:08 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The total land area treated with 1080 during 2015 was almost two-thirds less than that of 2014. More >>
EPA imports reindeer in time for Christmas
Thursday, 1 December 2016, 2:52 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
New Zealand will welcome a dozen reindeer in the lead-up to Christmas after a late application to import the animals from Scandinavian company, Red Nose. More >>
Application to import the herbicide Monument
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 12:13 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
Keeping sports grounds, playing fields and golf courses weed free could get easier if plans to import a liquid turf herbicide are approved. More >>
State house sell-off just asset stripping
Thursday, 10 November 2016, 4:28 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The period for public submissions on Trans-Tasman Resources Limited’s (TTRL) application for consents to mine iron sand in the South Taranaki Bight has been extended until 5pm, Monday 12 December 2016. More >>
David and Goliath battle for weed control
Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 2:46 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
A battle of David and Goliath proportions between tiny insects and giant weeds could provide a solution to a growing weed problem threatening New Zealand’s wetlands and waterways. More >>
EPA grounds aerial spraying application
Tuesday, 6 September 2016, 12:17 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has declined an application for the insecticide Exirel to be also used as an aerial spray to control stock crop pests. More >>
Environmental impacts come first in EPA insecticide decision
Monday, 29 August 2016, 3:08 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has declined an application to import an insecticide to control pests on onion and potato crops. More >>
Call for new organisms to be reclassified
Wednesday, 17 August 2016, 2:30 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
When is a new organism no longer new? An organism can be reclassified when it’s formed a self-sustaining population and is not part of any eradication programme in New Zealand. More >>
EPA report concludes glyphosate an unlikely carcinogen
Thursday, 11 August 2016, 12:14 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
A new report on glyphosate, commissioned by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), says the broad-spectrum herbicide is unlikely to be carcinogenic and should not be classified as a mutagen or carcinogen under the HSNO Act. More >>
Triclosan application upheld
Thursday, 11 August 2016, 11:47 am | Environmental Protection Authority
An application to consider grounds for reassessing the antibacterial and antifungal agent triclosan has been upheld by a Decision Making Committee, acting on behalf of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). More >>
A new voice for the science behind the EPA’s decisions
Tuesday, 9 August 2016, 2:35 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has announced the appointment of Dr Jacqueline Rowarth to the new role of Chief Scientist, helping New Zealanders understand the science behind EPA decisions. More >>
Hearing notice for change in pesticide use
Monday, 1 August 2016, 3:52 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
Please find below a media release announcing a hearing on an application to extend the use of the insecticide Ampligo. More >>
Have your say on kiwifruit, pipfruit and potato insecticide
Friday, 29 July 2016, 11:16 am | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking your views on an application to import an insecticide, called Celsius, to control pests found in kiwifruit, pipfruit and potato crops. The applicant, Adria New Zealand Limited, is looking to import ... More >>
Review sees changes to 200 approved chemicals
Monday, 25 July 2016, 11:49 am | Environmental Protection Authority
The latest Chemical Review carried out by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has reclassified 200 substances approved for use in New Zealand, and, where necessary updated the controls put in place to manage their use. More >>
Have your say on new gas for fridges and air conditioners
Monday, 18 July 2016, 11:25 am | Environmental Protection Authority
We are seeking submissions on an application to import a heat transfer gas to be used for refrigeration and air conditioning. More >>
Submissions open on changes to rules for disposal
Monday, 11 July 2016, 5:10 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is calling for submissions on proposals to change the rules for managing the disposal of hazardous substances. The changes are part of a wider government effort to improve workplace health and safety. More >>
