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Views Sought On Application To Introduce New Fungicide, Xivana
Wednesday, 17 November 2021, 1:29 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
Public submissions are now open on an application to import a new fungicide, to control downy mildew in onions and late blight in tomatoes and potatoes. Xivana contains the active ingredient fluoxapiprolin. Alongside the European Union, New Zealand’s ... More >>
Fast-track Panel Approves Central Wellington Development
Friday, 12 November 2021, 2:56 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
An independent panel has granted resource consent for a 13-storey office building, including retail and café space, on Molesworth Street in the Wellington suburb of Thorndon. Primeproperty Group Limited applied under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track ... More >>
‘Residency’ Edges Closer For Shortlist Of New Organisms
Monday, 8 November 2021, 11:50 am | Environmental Protection Authority
A tomato plant virus is among seven organisms in line for deregulation, having recently established themselves in Aotearoa New Zealand. Earlier this year, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) sought feedback on which new organisms should no longer ... More >>
Broad Spectrum Response On Broad Spectrum Herbicide
Thursday, 4 November 2021, 2:03 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is beginning to analyse the 465 responses received to its call for information on the herbicide glyphosate, which closed two weeks ago. Dr Chris Hill, General Manager Hazardous Substances and New Organisms, ... More >>
Hazard Classification Update Underway For Two Fungicides
Thursday, 4 November 2021, 12:55 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
A proposal to update the hazard classification of two fungicides, in line with changes recently made in the European Union and Australia, is now open for public submissions. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has initiated an application for a modified ... More >>
Grape Fungicide Approved For Use
Thursday, 4 November 2021, 10:59 am | Environmental Protection Authority
A new fungicide which controls bunch rot and powdery mildew in grapes has been approved for use in New Zealand, subject to conditions. Kenja contains the active ingredient isofetamid, which is new to New Zealand but already approved for use in Australia, ... More >>
Individual ETS Participant Data Released
Friday, 29 October 2021, 12:32 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
Annual returns data for individual participants in the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) has been made public for the first time. The Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) General Manager for Climate, Land and Oceans, Michelle Ward says: "Changes ... More >>
Deadline Extended For Input On Kiwifruit Spray Ingredient
Tuesday, 26 October 2021, 12:00 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
More time has been added for submissions on the potential phase-out of hydrogen cyanamide, an active ingredient in sprays commonly used by kiwifruit growers. The original deadline of 26 November has been extended to 5.00 pm on Monday 20 December. ... More >>
EPA Achieves Major Milestones In Challenging Year
Thursday, 21 October 2021, 3:07 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
New Zealand’s environmental regulator has forged ahead with progress on all of its major initiatives in the past year, despite the cloud of uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. A transformation of chemical management, and significant changes ... More >>
Views Sought On Potential Phase Out Of Kiwifruit Spray Ingredient
Thursday, 30 September 2021, 11:17 am | Environmental Protection Authority
Public consultation is now open on an application to reassess the use of hydrogen cyanamide, an active ingredient in sprays commonly used by kiwifruit growers. Hydrogen cyanamide is banned in Europe, and its re-registration is currently under review ... More >>
Extra Month Added To Glyphosate Call For Information
Thursday, 23 September 2021, 2:57 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has further extended its call for information on the herbicide glyphosate. The current closing date of Friday 24 September has now been pushed out to 5.00 pm Friday 22 October. "We are conscious that some ... More >>
Sinking Lid On Hydrofluorocarbons
Tuesday, 21 September 2021, 12:54 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
As part of moves to reduce the use of harmful greenhouse gases, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has released its third annual decision on special permits to import hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). HFCs are commonly used in air conditioning and ... More >>
Mātauranga part of day-to-day mahi at the EPA
Tuesday, 14 September 2021, 11:43 am | Environmental Protection Authority
A year after its launch, the Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) Mātauranga Framework is now being fully implemented into its wider work programme. Mātauranga Māori can be broadly defined as a body of knowledge, experience, values and philosophy. ... More >>
Submissions open on Tui oil field decommissioning consent application
Tuesday, 14 September 2021, 11:29 am | Environmental Protection Authority
Public submissions are now open on a marine consent application for activities associated with decommissioning the Tui oil field off the coast of Taranaki. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) decommissioning proposal involves the ... More >>
Have your say on phase-out period for three insecticides
Thursday, 9 September 2021, 3:43 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
We’re calling for submissions on an application to allow three organophosphate chemicals which had time-limited approvals to be used in New Zealand for longer. More >>
Watercare’s Waikato River water take hearing deferred
Friday, 27 August 2021, 3:33 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
A Board of Inquiry has deferred its hearing on an application to draw an additional 150 million litres of water a day from the Waikato River for Auckland City’s water supply network. The hearing was due to begin on 31 August. However, in light of the ... More >>
Fast-track panel approves Ohinewai foam factory project
Tuesday, 24 August 2021, 2:09 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
An expert consenting panel has approved a project to construct and operate a Sleepyhead factory producing foam for bed mattresses and similar products, in Ohinewai, Waikato. The Ambury Properties Limited factory development includes a foam manufacturing plant, ... More >>
EPA Bans Ship Hold Fumigation - Methyl Bromide Rules Reset
Wednesday, 18 August 2021, 12:37 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
A total ban on methyl bromide fumigation aboard ships is part of a comprehensive suite of new rules imposed by a Decision-making Committee of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). Methyl bromide is a toxic and ozone-depleting substance, which India ... More >>
EPA extends glyphosate call for information
Monday, 16 August 2021, 12:18 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has extended its call for information on the herbicide glyphosate by four weeks. More >>
EPA Welcomes New Ngā Kaihautū Tumuaki Mavis Mullins
Thursday, 5 August 2021, 11:57 am | Environmental Protection Authority
E te rangatira, nau mau haere mai ki te Mana Rauhī Taiao. Mavis Mullins has been appointed the new Tumuaki (Chair) of the Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) statutory Māori Advisory Committee, Ngā Kaihautū Tikanga Taiao. Mavis will take ... More >>
