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EPA Opens Waterway Testing To More Community Groups
Wednesday, 9 March 2022, 2:50 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is rolling out more support for communities by offering up to 1,000 science kits to groups that want better information about their waterways. Since 2020, the EPA has funded 200 groups in its Wai Tuwhera o te ... More >>
EPA Welcomes Report On Environmental Fate Of Chemicals
Thursday, 3 March 2022, 3:46 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) welcomes the recommendations made in a new report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Simon Upton. The EPA is responsible for approvals covering more than 150,000 hazardous substances ... More >>
EPA Carbon Footprint Continues To Shrink
Wednesday, 16 February 2022, 12:32 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) cut its carbon emissions by 62 percent last financial year (July 2020-June 2021) compared with the previous year. Toitu carbonreduce certified the figures, which were also 82 percent lower than the EPA’s ... More >>
Consents Granted For Tui Oil Field Decommissioning
Friday, 11 February 2022, 12:36 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
A Board of Inquiry has granted the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) marine consents for activities associated with decommissioning the Tui oil field off the coast of Taranaki. The decommissioning will involve the removal of ... More >>
Watercare Water Take Application Granted With Conditions
Friday, 21 January 2022, 12:42 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
A Board of Inquiry has granted an application from Watercare Services Ltd, an Auckland Council organisation, to draw an additional 150 million litres of water a day from the Waikato River for Auckland City’s water supply network. The application was ... More >>
Latest Methyl Bromide Requirements Incoming
Wednesday, 22 December 2021, 2:27 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
Additional controls around the use of the heavily restricted log fumigant, methyl bromide, take effect on New Year’s Day. Methyl bromide is a toxic and ozone-depleting substance, which India and China require to be used on logs they receive from New ... More >>
Annual Insights Show Fewer Aerial 1080 Operations In 2020
Thursday, 9 December 2021, 12:59 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
Fewer aerial 1080 operations took place in 2020 than the previous year, according to the latest annual report on the pest control poison, which also highlights research developments. The report published by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) ... More >>
EPA Congratulates "Change Maker" Champion Sophia Olo-Whaanga
Monday, 29 November 2021, 11:38 am | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) congratulates Sophia Olo-Whaanga for winning this year’s Change Maker Award category in the Sustainable Business Awards. Sophia is advocating for sustainability and social outcomes in the construction industry, ... More >>
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 >>
