Media releases
- News Category
- Biosecurity
- Date
- 18 Apr 2019
M. bovis Programme surges to meet challenge of winter movements
We're increasing activity to limit the risk of disease spread.
- News Category
- Fisheries
- Date
- 18 Apr 2019
Introduction of recreational bag limit in the southern bluefin tuna fishery
From 1 June 2019, there will be a daily bag limit of 1 southern bluefin tuna per person, per day.
- News Category
- Biosecurity
- Date
- 15 Apr 2019
Cargo facilities can now be fined
It will help ensure facilities that handle imported cargo follow biosecurity rules.
- News Category
- Fisheries
- Date
- 12 Apr 2019
Former Hawkes Bay Seafoods company fined $62,000, banned from fishing for 3 years
It failed to report more than 200 kilograms of crayfish.
- News Category
- Biosecurity
- Date
- 11 Apr 2019
Fruit fly in Auckland – situation update 12 April 2019
Last controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables have been lifted.
- News Category
- Biosecurity
- Date
- 11 Apr 2019
Fruit fly species stopped at border
The pest was found in oranges from the United States.
- News Category
- Biosecurity
- Date
- 11 Apr 2019
Biosecurity sniffer looking for name
Help us name one of our new detector dog puppies.
- News Category
- Biosecurity
- Date
- 05 Apr 2019
National plan for M. bovis programme focused on eradication and supporting farmers
The plan is an important step in making sure eradication is successful.
- News Category
- Biosecurity
- Date
- 04 Apr 2019
Stricter stink bug controls proposed for imported cargo
The proposals are aimed at making it harder for the bugs to establish in New Zealand.
- News Category
- Biosecurity
- Date
- 03 Apr 2019
New agreement to protect citrus industry
It's about how to prepare for and respond to future biosecurity threats.