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Shellfish warning extended for Whangaparaoa region
Friday, 10 June 2016, 11:14 am | Ministry For Primary Industries
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) today extended the current health warning advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish in the Whangaparaoa region. The warning now applies from Toroa Point (Gull Point), just south of the Whangaparaoa ... More >>
Consultation to start on Southern scallop fishery
Thursday, 9 June 2016, 4:36 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is seeking public feedback on new proposals to support the long-term sustainability of the Southern scallop fishery which covers the top, and northwest coast, of the South Island. More >>
Shellfish warning: Mahurangi Harbour-Whangaparaoa Peninsula
Friday, 3 June 2016, 5:28 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) today issued a public health warning advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish harvested from the southern point at the entrance of the Mahurangi Harbour called Cudlip Point, down to Toroa Point, ... More >>
Guilty pleas over bobby calf abuse
Thursday, 2 June 2016, 1:04 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
The man who was charged in March this year over alleged bobby calf offences has pleaded guilty to all 10 charges. More >>
No entry for yak meat
Tuesday, 31 May 2016, 3:15 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
A note from her daughter wasn’t enough to persuade the Ministry for Primary Industries to allow a Mongolian air passenger to bring yak meat into New Zealand. More >>
MPI lays further charges over bobby calves
Thursday, 26 May 2016, 2:57 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
The Ministry for Primary Industries has laid a second set of charges in relation to an investigation into alleged animal welfare offences involving bobby calves. More >>
Don’t let velvetleaf hitch a ride on Gypsy Day
Thursday, 26 May 2016, 1:58 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
This Gypsy Day, farmers are being urged to avoid moving the invasive pest weed velvetleaf along with their stock. More >>
Announcement from MPI in relation to independent review
Tuesday, 24 May 2016, 2:13 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
On 19 May I initiated an independent review into circumstances surrounding specific MPI compliance operations. I have now approved the Terms of Reference which will inform this review, and am making these available to the public. More >>
MPI Statement in Relation to Operation Achilles
Thursday, 19 May 2016, 3:00 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
Statement from the Director General of the Ministry for Primary Industries in Relation to Operation Achilles More >>
Government supports Ashburton water study trial
Wednesday, 18 May 2016, 3:11 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has allocated $312,000 to a trial project in the Hinds Plains area which aims to improve water quality and restore spring-fed flows. More >>
Government supports Ashburton water study trial
Wednesday, 18 May 2016, 2:37 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has allocated $312,000 to a trial project in the Hinds Plains area which aims to improve water quality and restore spring-fed flows. More >>
Central Plains schemes receive government support
Wednesday, 18 May 2016, 2:14 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
Government support for the Central Plains Water (CPW) Scheme was announced today by the Ministry for Primary Industries during a visit to the scheme by Minister Nathan Guy. More >>
Government welcomes Māori forestry collective announcement
Wednesday, 18 May 2016, 9:34 am | Ministry For Primary Industries
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and Te Puni Kokiri (TPK) welcomed the announcement of Te Taitokerau Maori Forestry Collective Incorporated's Action Plan to 2020 launched today at the He Kai Kei Aku Ringa (HKKAR) Regional Hui in Kerikeri. More >>
Search ends for biosecurity beagle names
Friday, 13 May 2016, 1:29 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
It’s taken a world-wide search to find names for 2 new biosecurity puppies bred by the Ministry for Primary Industries. More >>
Views on animal welfare heard across the country
Wednesday, 11 May 2016, 2:23 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
Close to 500 people attended six public meetings across the country, to express views on animal welfare. More >>
MPI intercepts “wet” fighting fish at airport
Thursday, 5 May 2016, 11:09 am | Ministry For Primary Industries
An air passenger who arrived in New Zealand with live Siamese fighting fish wasn’t joking when he declared “wet fish” to biosecurity staff from the Ministry for Primary Industries. Arriving at Auckland Airport from Vietnam last weekend, the passenger ... More >>
Schools to help name biosecurity puppies
Monday, 2 May 2016, 10:11 am | Ministry For Primary Industries
The Ministry for Primary Industries has proudly welcomed six new biosecurity puppies and is giving New Zealand schools the chance to name one of them. More >>
Sweet opportunities in honey industry for locals
Thursday, 28 April 2016, 2:54 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
Today marks the first day of work for 11 Work and Income clients, who will be developing Northland College's mānuka plantation site. More >>
Animal welfare public meetings begin this week
Tuesday, 26 April 2016, 2:09 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
The Ministry for Primary Industries is seeking feedback on proposed animal welfare regulations, designed to improve the already strong requirements we have around animal welfare in New Zealand. More >>
Health Warning – Hawkes Bay – Marine Biotoxin in Shellfish
Thursday, 21 April 2016, 2:29 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) today extended the public health warning for the Hawke’s Bay region, advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish from theMohakaRiver mouthdown to the southern end of Waimarama Beach, including ... More >>
