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EPA announces new controls for insecticides
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 4:09 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
A group of highly toxic insecticides has been extensively reassessed by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and some will no longer be allowed to be used for plant pest control in New Zealand, the EPA announced today. More >>
EPA releases decision on antifouling paints
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 4:12 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
New controls have been introduced to stop damage to our marine environment from toxic paints used as protective coatings on ships and other vessels, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) announced today. More >>
New rules for tooth whitening products
Tuesday, 25 June 2013, 3:31 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
New rules to protect people who use tooth whitening products will come into effect this week. More >>
Ruakura Development Plan Change Request
Monday, 24 June 2013, 3:32 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
On 24 June 2013 we received an application from Tainui Group Holdings Limited and Chedworth Properties Limited requesting a change to the operative Hamilton City District Plan, specifically in relation to the proposed Ruakura Development. More >>
Call for submissions on a new insecticide
Wednesday, 1 May 2013, 1:58 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority is calling for submissions on an application to import an insecticide used to eradicate ants. Ensystex NZ Ltd has applied to import the water-based insecticide Bithor, which contains bifenthrin and imidacloprid (a ... More >>
Call for submissions on new rules for zoo animals
Friday, 22 March 2013, 9:57 am | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority is calling for submissions to help it review the rules for keeping animals at zoos, aquariums and other facilities in New Zealand. More >>
Methyl Bromide Monitoring Reports Released
Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 9:38 am | Environmental Protection Authority
20 March 2013 The Environmental Protection Authority has released the first set of monitoring reports under the new controls for methyl bromide, which came into effect in 2011. The new rules for the fumigant include a requirement for sites that use ... More >>
Help at hand for submitters on a new road-building project
Monday, 18 February 2013, 2:23 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
Christchurch residents wanting to have their say on the proposed new southern motorway project are being offered help and guidance from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), which is administering the project’s consideration by an independent Board ... More >>
EPA approves herbicides to control aquatic pest plants
Thursday, 13 December 2012, 4:39 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
A decision-making Committee of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved, with specific additional controls, an application to allow a number of herbicides to be used to control aquatic pest plants. More >>
EPA invites input on review of insecticides
Friday, 2 November 2012, 9:51 am | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is calling for submissions from the public on its reassessment of a group of insecticides currently approved for use in New Zealand. More >>
Regulations for veterinary medicines are streamlined
Thursday, 1 November 2012, 3:47 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has streamlined the regulation of veterinary medicines by issuing four new group standards covering formulated medicines and active ingredients used in the manufacture of veterinary medicines and agrichemicals. More >>
Submissions on fungus to control Tradescantia fluminensis
Wednesday, 12 September 2012, 3:49 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking submissions on an application to introduce and release Kordyana sp., the Brazilian yellow leaf spot fungus, to control the weed Tradescantia fluminensis. More >>
Submissions: Use of Herbicides To Control Aquatic Weeds
Tuesday, 31 July 2012, 3:10 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
Media release 31 July 2012 Submissions Sought On Use Of Herbicides To Control Aquatic Weeds The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking submissions on an application to allow a number of herbicides to be used over water to control aquatic pest plants. ... More >>
EPA approves release of wasp to control codling moth
Thursday, 28 June 2012, 12:49 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority has approved the release from containment of a parasitoid wasp, Mastrus ridens , as a biological control agent for the codling moth, Cydia pomonella. More >>
Transmission Gully Proposal approved
Friday, 22 June 2012, 11:55 am | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority has today issued the Transmission Gully independent Board of Inquiry’s final decision granting the New Zealand Transport Agency, Porirua City Council and Transpower New Zealand Limited’s resource consents and confirming ... More >>
Submissions invited on GM Arabidopsis applications
Monday, 19 March 2012, 1:36 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority is calling for submissions on two applications by New Zealand’s universities, Crown Research Institutes and independent research organisations to use genetically modified (GM) Arabidopsis thaliana in containment. More >>
Submissions on aerial use of herbicide Taskforce
Friday, 10 February 2012, 10:24 am | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority is calling for submissions on an application by Marlborough District Council to allow restricted aerial use of the herbicide Taskforce. More >>
