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MPI joins forces with forest industry on biosecurity
Wednesday, 5 September 2018, 3:44 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
The Ministry for Primary Industries and the New Zealand Forest Owners Association (FOA) are joining forces under the GIA (Government Industry Agreement) to improve forest biosecurity preparedness. More >>
One month until new animal welfare regulations
Monday, 3 September 2018, 10:16 am | Ministry For Primary Industries
New regulations to strengthen our animal welfare system will come into effect on 1 October 2018. More >>
Mycoplasma bovis confirmed in Northland
Thursday, 30 August 2018, 10:04 am | Ministry For Primary Industries
Biosecurity New Zealand today confirmed a property in Northland has tested positive for the bacterial cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis. It's the first time the disease has been found in this region. More >>
More meetings added to consultation on kauri programme
Tuesday, 28 August 2018, 9:33 am | Ministry For Primary Industries
In response to ongoing public interest, three further public meetings have been added to the consultation process underway for the Accelerating Protection for Kauri project. More >>
New programme to foster high value goat milk infant formula
Tuesday, 21 August 2018, 4:07 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
A new Primary Growth Partnership (PGP) programme launched today has its sights on growing a sustainable, high value goat milk infant formula industry in New Zealand. More >>
Mycoplasma bovis confirmed in Tasman district
Tuesday, 14 August 2018, 4:06 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
Biosecurity New Zealand today confirmed a property in the Tasman district as positive for the bacterial cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis. It's the first time the disease has been found in this region. More >>
$100,000 for assessments of Whakaki catchment land
Tuesday, 14 August 2018, 12:30 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will provide $100,000 for cultural, land use and economic impact assessments to be done of the Whakaki catchment area. More >>
Science group to help Mycoplasma bovis eradication
Monday, 13 August 2018, 11:27 am | Ministry For Primary Industries
Science group to help Mycoplasma bovis eradication efforts A science advisory group has been formed to strengthen current efforts to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis ( M. bovis ), and met for the first time on 31st July. Members of the newly formed M. ... More >>
Public consultation helps strengthen kauri dieback programme
Thursday, 9 August 2018, 4:02 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
Public consultation helping strengthen kauri dieback programme 9 August 2018 Public feedback is helping shape a refreshed approach for combatting kauri dieback disease, with a further round of consultation about to get underway to enhance future protection ... More >>
Tighter import rules to stop stink bug
Thursday, 9 August 2018, 1:27 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
New treatment and cleaning rules for imported vehicles and machinery will make it harder for brown marmorated stink bug to make landfall in New Zealand, says the Ministry for Primary Industries. More >>
More regions acting on erosion control with extra funding
Wednesday, 8 August 2018, 11:19 am | Ministry For Primary Industries
The Ministry for Primary Industries has welcomed two South Island councils, Nelson City and Marlborough District, into the Hill Country Erosion Fund (HCEF) following a special funding ‘boost’ round held in June. More >>
Tour leader found with fruit fly
Thursday, 2 August 2018, 11:18 am | Ministry For Primary Industries
Fruit fly larvae carried by a tour party leader could have devastated New Zealand’s horticulture industry, says Biosecurity New Zealand. More >>
MPI sets the record straight with Forest & Bird
Thursday, 2 August 2018, 9:12 am | Ministry For Primary Industries
MPI is disappointed that Forest and Bird thinks it necessary to make inaccurate claims about combined efforts to prevent the spread of Kauri dieback. More >>
At risk imported fruit material to be contained or destroyed
Tuesday, 31 July 2018, 11:30 am | Ministry For Primary Industries
At risk apple and stonefruit plant material imported from a US testing facility must be appropriately contained or destroyed to protect New Zealand from biosecurity risk, says the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). More >>
Trans-Tasman cooperation on biosecurity risk detection
Thursday, 26 July 2018, 4:43 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
Head of Biosecurity New Zealand, Roger Smith, and Deputy Secretary responsible for Australian biosecurity, Lyn O’Connell, meet in Canberra today to exchange letters of cooperation between the two countries on exploring emerging technologies to better ... More >>
MPI welcomes Psa appeal
Tuesday, 24 July 2018, 3:52 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
24 July 2018 A notice of appeal has been filed in the Court of Appeal against the High Court’s decision in the Psa litigation. The Crown appeal seeks to clarify the scope for government regulators to be sued in negligence. The Court’s finding ... More >>
Stepping up the science in the fight against kauri dieback
Friday, 13 July 2018, 2:25 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
Work on developing an enduring, comprehensive science plan for fighting kauri dieback, with both short term and long term approaches has taken a step forward. More >>
Report on Statistics on the Use of Animals in Research
Tuesday, 10 July 2018, 12:13 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has released the latest figures for the use of animals in research, testing and teaching. The 2016 statistics reflect the number of animals used in studies that were completed during the year and reported ... More >>
MPI Statement regarding Thompson & Clark Investigations
Thursday, 5 July 2018, 3:53 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
MPI Statement regarding Thompson & Clark Investigations Ltd Statement from Martyn Dunne, Director-General of the Ministry for Primary Industries The Ministry for Primary Industries has referred evidence of potential serious staff misconduct to the Serious ... More >>
Kaikōura earthquake research results presented
Thursday, 28 June 2018, 9:59 am | Ministry For Primary Industries
Fisheries New Zealand, Te Korowai, and the Kaikōura Marine Guardians hosted an event last night for researchers to present the findings of their research into the effects of the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake on the marine environment. More >>
