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EPA Releases Annual Report On Aerial Use Of 1080
Thursday, 10 December 2020, 11:11 am | Environmental Protection Authority
The latest annual report on aerial use of 1080 has been released, showing that while use of the pest control poison increased in 2019, new research into alternatives is continuing. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) report, titled 1080 use ... More >>
Approval For New Potato Herbicide Soleto
Thursday, 3 December 2020, 4:19 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
Potato farmers have a new tool to control broadleaf weeds in their crops, now that a new herbicide has been approved with strict conditions. Soleto contains the active ingredient metobromuron, which is new to New Zealand, but approved in Europe. The ... More >>
Testing The Waters With Environmental DNA (eDNA)
Tuesday, 24 November 2020, 1:30 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
Community groups around the country are being encouraged to get involved in the Environmental Protection Authority’s new environmental DNA (eDNA) science programme. Launched today, the pioneering programme Wai Tūwhera o te Taiao - Open Waters Aotearoa, ... More >>
Six More Chemicals Prioritised For Reassessment
Wednesday, 4 November 2020, 2:32 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
Insecticides used in ant bait, and chemicals found in timber treatment substances, are among the additions to the Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) priority list for reassessment. We regulate hazardous chemicals under the Hazardous Substances ... More >>
Beach Energy Consent Granted With Conditions
Tuesday, 3 November 2020, 2:00 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
A Beach Energy Resources Holdings (Limited) application for a marine discharge consent in the Canterbury Basin has been granted, subject to conditions. The consent was granted by a three member Decision-making Committee appointed by the Environmental ... More >>
EPA Taking An Active Role In Protecting New Zealand’s Environment
Wednesday, 28 October 2020, 1:01 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) latest Annual Report shows the organisation is looking ahead to have a proactive role, with a focus on compliance and engagement. Chief Executive Allan Freeth says over the past year the EPA has ... More >>
Gardening Safely This Labour Weekend
Thursday, 22 October 2020, 2:30 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
As the weather warms up and more of us venture back into our gardens, it’s an ideal time to take stock of the garden chemicals we’re using and storing around our homes. The Environmental Protection Authority’s Safer Homes programme has got ... More >>
Disposal Deadline Looming For Banned Paraquat Products
Thursday, 15 October 2020, 2:09 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
Users of the heavily restricted herbicide paraquat are being reminded that they must dispose of any remaining stocks of four specific products by 12 December 2020. The deadline affects Uniquat 250, Parable 250, Gramoxone Inteon, and Preeglone Inteon, ... More >>
First Step Towards Reassessing Controversial Insecticide
Wednesday, 23 September 2020, 12:08 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
A decision-making committee appointed by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has found that grounds exist to reassess the insecticide, chlorpyrifos, and the related compound chlorpyrifos-methyl. Chlorpyrifos is currently approved in New ... More >>
Approval For New Fungicide
Wednesday, 9 September 2020, 12:24 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
A new fungicide which protects potatoes and cabbages has been approved for use in New Zealand, subject to conditions. The applicant, Nufarm, sought approval to import or manufacture Amicus for the control of the diseases club root in transplanted brassica ... More >>
Submissions Open On New Potato Herbicide Soleto
Monday, 24 August 2020, 3:11 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
We are seeking views on an application to import or manufacture Soleto, a broad spectrum herbicide for potatoes. Soleto contains the active ingredient metobromuron, which is approved in Europe but not currently in New Zealand. The applicant, Belchim ... More >>
Caution Notice: EPA Issues Warning Over Banned Mothballs
Friday, 21 August 2020, 1:01 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
Shoppers who have bought Bright Shine naphthalene mothballs are being advised to immediately dispose of or return the product. Mothball products containing naphthalene, camphor, and dichlorobenzene were banned in New Zealand in June 2014, because of ... More >>
Permission Granted For New Potato Protector
Monday, 10 August 2020, 12:01 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
A new herbicide that controls potato weeds, like black nightshade, has been approved for use in New Zealand, subject to conditions. Boxer Gold contains the active ingredient prosulfocarb, which is new to New Zealand, but already approved in the European Union, ... More >>
New EPA Mātauranga Framework A First Of Its Kind
Thursday, 16 July 2020, 11:08 am | Environmental Protection Authority
Today the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) launched its Mātauranga Framework, which aims to help appointed decision-makers and EPA staff incorporate Māori perspectives and mātauranga evidence into their decision-making. Chief Executive ... More >>
Fish Oils Declassified As Part Of Chemical Review
Friday, 10 July 2020, 10:45 am | Environmental Protection Authority
A review has determined fish oils are non-hazardous and no longer require oversight by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). We regulate pesticides, household chemicals and other dangerous goods and substances under the Hazardous Substances ... More >>
Proposed Otago Water Plan Changes – Submissions Open
Monday, 6 July 2020, 12:06 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
Public submissions are now open on the Otago Regional Council’s (ORC) proposed Water Permits Plan Change and the Omnibus Plan Change, which introduce amendments to the Regional Water and Waste Plans. In April, the Minister for the Environment ... More >>
EPA Gains New Enforcement Powers
Wednesday, 1 July 2020, 4:28 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
Changes to the Resource Management Act which allow the EPA to provide greater support to local councils in RMA enforcement actions come into effect today. The Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) is New Zealand’s main piece of legislation ... More >>
Review Identifies 18 Hazardous Substances For Reassessment
Thursday, 18 June 2020, 3:14 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
Tea tree oil is among a number of hazardous substances which have met the criteria for reassessment by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). We have identified the need for changes to the hazard classifications of 18 substances, ... More >>
Consultation Resumes On Classification Of Hazardous Substances
Monday, 8 June 2020, 11:58 am | Environmental Protection Authority
Feedback is being sought on proposed changes required to adopt the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) version 7. It will replace New Zealand’s current hazard classification system, which was implemented in 2001. ... More >>
Approval For New Crop-protecting Insecticide
Thursday, 4 June 2020, 3:11 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a new insecticide, Vayego, for use in New Zealand, subject to conditions. This insecticide is used to keep codling moths, leaf rollers and other pests away from apples, pears, grapes, and stone fruit ... More >>
