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Submissions sought on change to insecticide application rate
Monday, 14 December 2015, 11:09 am | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is calling for submissions on an application from Sygenta Crop Protection Limited to extend the use of the insecticide Ampligo from a maximum of three applications per season to a maximum of four applications ... More >>
EPA taking legal action over outstanding debt
Thursday, 3 December 2015, 12:51 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is taking legal action to recover an outstanding $795,000 debt owed by Chatham Rock Phosphate Ltd (CRP). CRP owes the debt for the costs involved in processing its application for a marine consent in ... More >>
Notice of hearing: herbicide with two new active ingredients
Thursday, 3 December 2015, 10:57 am | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) advises a hearing is scheduled for an application to import for release the herbicide GF-2687. This herbicide contains two active ingredients that are new to New Zealand, halauxifen methyl and florasulam. ... More >>
Notice of hearing for Esteem application
Wednesday, 25 November 2015, 12:27 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) advises a hearing is scheduled for an application to import for release the fungicide Esteem, which contains the new active ingredient Polyoxin D zinc salt. More >>
Notice of hearing for Poncho Votivo application
Thursday, 19 November 2015, 2:03 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) advises a hearing is scheduled for an application by Bayer New Zealand Limited to import Poncho Votivo, an insecticide for use as a seed treatment in wheat, maize, forage brassicas and grass seed. More >>
Notice of hearing for Cadet application
Friday, 13 November 2015, 9:51 am | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) advises a hearing is scheduled for an application to import the herbicide Cadet, for use to control broadleaf weed in maize. More >>
EPA approves use of virus for liver cancer treatment trial
Thursday, 29 October 2015, 10:59 am | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved an application to import for release a genetically modified live vaccinia virus (Pexa-Vec) for use in a multi-national clinical trial involving patients with a form of liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). More >>
Notice of hearing for moth plant rust fungus application
Wednesday, 28 October 2015, 10:41 am | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) advises a hearing is scheduled for an application to release the moth plant rust fungus Puccinia araujiae . If approved for release, this fungus would be used to help control the weed, moth plant ( Araujia ... More >>
Stay safe this Guy Fawkes
Tuesday, 27 October 2015, 11:55 am | Environmental Protection Authority
Fireworks will be on sale for four days next week, and the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) wants to remind people to take special care when using and storing fireworks. More >>
New rules for import, manufacture of hazardous substances
Thursday, 22 October 2015, 11:58 am | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has created its first EPA Notice, allowing for the collection of information about those importing and manufacturing hazardous substances. This is ground breaking for hazardous substance management in New Zealand ... More >>
Avoid toxic traps this Labour Weekend
Tuesday, 20 October 2015, 3:38 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
Labour Weekend and the beginning of the summer weather is often a time for tackling a gardening or renovation project, firing up the barbeque, doing a ‘spring’ clean or filling up the pool or spa. More >>
Fireworks importers and retailers need to follow rules
Monday, 5 October 2015, 10:13 am | Environmental Protection Authority
One month out from Guy Fawkes, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is reminding importers and retailers of their obligations around the importation, sale and safe storage of fireworks. More >>
EPA seeks submissions on moth plant rust fungus
Wednesday, 26 August 2015, 11:00 am | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) welcomes submissions on an application for release of the moth plant rust fungus Puccinia araujiae. If approved for release, this fungus would be used to help control the weed, moth plant (Araujia hortorum). More >>
Carbaryl, chlorpyrifos and diazinon reassessment
Tuesday, 25 August 2015, 3:56 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) welcomes submissions on its reassessment of some organophosphates and carbamates (OPCs). The reassessment will cover substances containing carbaryl, chlorpyrifos and diazinon used as active ingredients in veterinary ... More >>
2014 Emissions Trading Scheme reports issued today
Thursday, 20 August 2015, 4:43 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority has issued the latest annual data reports on the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme on its website. More >>
EPA announces new controls for OPC insecticides
Thursday, 20 August 2015, 8:56 am | Environmental Protection Authority
An Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) decision-making committee has released its decision to modify 15 approvals for substances containing organophosphate or carbamate (OPC) chemicals. The modified reassessment was carried out to determine ... More >>
Submissions sought on fungicide for onion mildew
Thursday, 23 July 2015, 10:36 am | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is calling for submissions on an application for release of DuPont Zorvec Enicade Fungicide. This fungicide contains the active ingredient oxathiapiprolin and is intended to be used for the control of downy mildew ... More >>
EPA Chief Executive announcement
Friday, 10 July 2015, 12:24 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
Announcing his appointment, EPA Board Chair Kerry Prendergast says Dr Freeth’s passion for science and his very strong leadership profile are qualities that will be immensely valuable as the Authority works towards its future vision of being a ... More >>
Tukituki Catchment Proposal Board of Inquiry Decision
Thursday, 25 June 2015, 1:28 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Tukituki Catchment Proposal Board of Inquiry (the Board) has today released its final decision in relation to the matters referred back to them by the High Court. More >>
New rules coming into force for some toxic insecticides
Wednesday, 17 June 2015, 2:29 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
New rules come into force next month to protect people and the environment from the risks posed by a group of highly toxic insecticides. More >>
