Media releases
- News Category
- Biosecurity
- Date
- 05 Jun 2020
Eradication of the mosquito Culex sitiens from New Zealand
We're confident we can declare them eradicated.
- News Category
- Food Safety
- Date
- 04 Jun 2020
Shellfish biotoxin alert – Port Levy, Banks Peninsula
Do not collect or consume shellfish from the affected area.
- News Category
- Biosecurity
- Date
- 04 Jun 2020
Strengthened NAIT approach sees significant improvement in compliance
Farmers are lifting their use of animal tracing.
- News Category
- Biosecurity
- Date
- 03 Jun 2020
Stink bug measures show results
Interceptions of live bugs fell 73% from the previous season.
- News Category
- Animal Welfare
- Date
- 29 May 2020
Good winter grazing practices urged as cold weather closes in
The focus should be on providing the right feed, shelter, and easy access to drinking water.
- News Category
- Fisheries
- Date
- 28 May 2020
Consultation on proposed measures for the Canterbury-Kaikōura pāua fishery
It's proposed to split the quota management area into 2 parts.
- News Category
- Fisheries
- Date
- 26 May 2020
Changes to recreational fishing rules for blue cod
New rules will address localised overfishing, particularly in parts of the South Island.
- News Category
- Forestry
- Date
- 26 May 2020
Pūtea for planting through Matariki Tu Rākau
A commemorative tree planting initiative to celebrate New Zealanders.
- News Category
- Fisheries
- Date
- 26 May 2020
Changes to recreational fishing rules for rock lobster (crayfish)
The changes will support a rebuild and help address illegal take.
- News Category
- Fisheries
- Date
- 25 May 2020
Fisheries New Zealand looking for feedback on new catch limits
The best available information tells us we can consider catch limit increases for most of the stocks under review.