The pea weevil (Bruchus pisorum) has been found in the Wairarapa where it is under an eradication programme. A Controlled Area has been put in place restricting movements of peas and pea products out of the region. In addition, there is a ban on growing peas in the Controlled Area. Pea weevils need peas to reproduce. If pea crops are removed, the weevils will die out. While there is currently no evidence that the weevil is present in any other parts of New Zealand, there remains a possibility. For this reason, MPI is searching approximately 300 fields outside of the Wairarapa to make sure the insects are confined there.

This study identifies opportunities that can address the challenges and leverage the underlying strengths of the West Coast, supporting jobs and incomes that can enable it to be a thriving community.

The Tai Poutini West Coast Growth Study has been independently conducted and compiled as part of the Regional Growth Programme and explores opportunities to achieve growth in investment, incomes and employment in the region. The report asks which sectors drive the West Coast economy; examines the challenges; and looks at how the region can stimulate further investment in these sectors and others.

The Tai Poutini West Coast Growth Study (released in September 2016) identifies economic opportunities that have the most potential to grow incomes, employment and investment in the region.

The Tai Poutini West Coast Growth Study (released in September 2016) identifies economic opportunities that have the most potential to grow incomes, employment and investment in the region.

Sustainable Land Management and Climate Change (SLMACC) projects funded for 2016/17

MPI Information Paper No: 2016/25 - At the request of the East Otago Taiāpure Committee, and supported by scientific survey information, MPI has consulted on options to implement sustainability measures (closures) for recreational and commercial harvesting of both black foot pāua (Haliotis iris) and yellow foot pāua (Haliotis australis) at two locations in the East Otago Taiāpure.

Michael Heron QC