Media releases
- News Category
- Food Safety
- Date
- 21 Jun 2019
Food poisoning associated with consumption of raw mussels
Make sure you cook them thoroughly.
- News Category
- Biosecurity
- Date
- 18 Jun 2019
M. bovis Programme to continue screening bulk tank milk
National screening will be done monthly and continue indefinitely.
- News Category
- Fisheries
- Date
- 18 Jun 2019
Proposed fishing catch limits released for public feedback
The proposals cover 20 fish stocks around the country.
- News Category
- Biosecurity
- Date
- 18 Jun 2019
Awards' call for biosecurity champions
Entries are open for the 2019 New Zealand Biosecurity Awards.
- News Category
- Animal Welfare
- Date
- 17 Jun 2019
University of Otago scientist receives award to improve conditions for research pigeons
The award is the inaugural $50,000 Aotearoa NZ 3Rs research grant.
- News Category
- Animal Welfare
- Date
- 14 Jun 2019
Guideline for assessing welfare performance of traps updated
The guideline is now clearer on trap modifications, packaging and instructions for use.
- News Category
- Biosecurity
- Date
- 14 Jun 2019
Public health warning – Marine biotoxin in shellfish in Nydia Bay
Don't collect or consume shellfish harvested from Nydia Bay in Pelorus Sound, Marlborough.
- News Category
- Animal Welfare
- Date
- 13 Jun 2019
Have your say about regulations for surgical procedures on animals
We’re proposing clearer rules about who can do what.
- News Category
- Primary Production
- Date
- 13 Jun 2019
Dairy industry receives boost with $25 million sustainable innovation programme
It will help drive sustainable milk production and bring other long-term gains.
- News Category
- Date
- 13 Jun 2019