Media releases
- News Category
- Food Safety
- Date
- 16 Aug 2018
Shellfish biotoxin alert (extended) – North Island West Coast region
Areas affected include Port Waikato down to Te Horo Beach, Aotea and Kawhia harbours.
- News Category
- Biosecurity
- Date
- 14 Aug 2018
Mycoplasma bovis confirmed in Tasman district
It's the first time the disease has been found in this region.
- News Category
- Primary Production
- Date
- 14 Aug 2018
$100,000 for cultural and economic assessments of Whakaki catchment land
The money will pay for cultural, land use, and economic impact assessments.
- News Category
- Biosecurity
- Date
- 13 Aug 2018
Science group to help Mycoplasma bovis eradication efforts
The new science advisory group will strengthen efforts to eradicate the disease.
- News Category
- Fisheries
- Date
- 10 Aug 2018
Amended shellfish biotoxin warning for the Kenepuru and inner Pelorus Sound
The area subject to the public health warning has been reduced.
- News Category
- Biosecurity
- Date
- 09 Aug 2018
Public consultation helping strengthen kauri dieback programme
A new round of consultation starts on 20 August.
- News Category
- Biosecurity
- Date
- 09 Aug 2018
Tighter import rules to stop stink bug
New treatment and cleaning requirements for imports of vehicles, machinery, and equipment.
- News Category
- Animal Welfare
- Date
- 09 Aug 2018
Managing in mud – MPI reminds farmers to seek help and protect animal welfare
All pastoral livestock farmers need to ensure animals are well cared for on wet and muddy land.
- News Category
- Food Safety
- Date
- 08 Aug 2018
Further shellfish biotoxin alerts
Areas affected include Bay of Islands, Taranaki, Waikato, Wanganui, Manawatu, and Horowhenua regions.
- News Category
- Forestry
- Date
- 08 Aug 2018
More regions acting on erosion control with extra funding awarded
An extra $1.7 million is going to 5 councils for treating some erosion-prone land.