General advice for processors of ready-to-eat food in applying microbiological limits of L. Monocytogenes in accordance with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.

Classified for Harvest for Human Consumption in Accordance with Regulation 48 of the Animal Products (Regulated Control Scheme – Bivalve Molluscan Shellfish) Regulations 2006

MPI commissioned NIWA, in partnership with AgResearch Ltd, to develop and run a national model for predicting the impacts of fencing for stock exclusion on fresh water quality as indicated by annual median and 95th percentile E. coli concentrations. This report documents the development of the national E. coli model including data sources, model calibration and application as well as sources of error and uncertainty.

The Northland Sediment Study aims to integrate science and economics to assess the potential economic costs of achieving sediment and microbiological water quality objectives in Whangarei Harbour and in the streams and rivers that drain into the Whangarei Harbour.This report documents the development and calibration of a customised version of the CLUES model for E. coli for the Northland region, with specific emphasis given to the Whangarei Harbour catchment.

Northland Regional Council has identified that sediment and E. coli are key water
quality challenges in the Northland region. As a result, NRC has engaged in a joint venture with MPI to commission the Whangarei Harbour Sediment and E. coli study. This report looks at cost-effective ways to manage sediment and E. coli loads in the Whangarei Harbour catchment. These include both practice-based approaches (e.g. fencing streams) and outcome-based approaches (e.g. reducing sediment loads by 20%).

MPI contracted NIWA to conduct a national scale study on the effectiveness of fencing to exclude animals from waterways.This report describes the methods used to develop estimates of the farm-scale effectiveness of fencing animals out of streams. The proportion of land used to graze the different classes of stock for the modelling scenarios are also estimated.

A trial of video observation in the SNA 1 trawl fishery collected footage from two cameras onboard each vessel. Footage was reviewed according to a standardised protocol and volumetric estimates of sub-MLS snapper weight made. These showed a high level of concordance with the catch estimates reported by the participating vessels under the SNX reporting code. The trial is considered to have been successful, providing a rich new source of information for use in management of the fishery.

Evaluation criteria for assessment of candidate species for inclusion in the National Pest Plant Accord (NPPA). NIWA Client Report: HAM2005-027

Differences between the National Pest Plant Accord and pest management strategies.

A boatie’s guide to protecting Fiordland’s unique and precious marine environment.

This quick reference guide supports the Country Specific Guideline for New Zealand. These may be used by businesses importing regulated timber products from New Zealand to Australia to carry out their due diligence in accordance with the Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 and the Illegal Logging Prohibition Amendment Regulation 2013.

MPI and regional councils are responsible for marine biosecurity. Work programmes are underway to help prevent maine pests arriving in New Zealand in the first place, to detect and take action against any new arrivals, and to help manage any that do become established.

Vessel biofouling is a major pathway for the introduction and spread of non-indigenous marine species. The purpose of this review is to identify and review potential in-water systems for cleaning biofouling in sea chests and internal pipework. The review will also inform the requirements of the standard to be met.

This fact sheet outlines new biosecurity requirements for all incoming vessels: vessels will be required to have a clean hull when arriving to New Zealand.

Vessel biofouling is a major pathway for the introduction and spread of non-indigenous marine species. The purpose of this review is to develop an understanding of current and emerging technologies for in-water cleaning for the development of standard testing requirements. The review will also inform the requirements of the standard to be met.

The Mediterranean fanworm has become well established in many parts of the Waitemata
Harbour and inner Hauraki Gulf, including in marinas, as well as parts of Whangarei
Harbour.