Draft IHS for importing fresh rambutan for consumption
MIL OSI New Zealand – Source: Ministry for Primary Industries – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Draft IHS for importing fresh rambutan for consumption Closing Date: 11 Nov 2016 Contact: Plant Imports team Email: plantimports@mpi.govt.nz Update Final IHS The final import health standard (IHS) was issued 9 June 2017. Your views sought From 30 September to 11 […]
Read More →MPI confirms flat oyster stocks removal from Big Glory Bay
MIL OSI New Zealand – Source: Ministry for Primary Industries – Press Release/Statement: Headline: MPI confirms flat oyster stocks removal from Big Glory Bay Date: 09 Jun 2017 Media contact: MPI media team Telephone: 029 894 0328 Email: media@mpi.govt.nz The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has today confirmed it will be working with flat oyster […]
Read More →Myrtle rust update – Friday 9 June 2017
MIL OSI New Zealand – Source: Ministry for Primary Industries – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Myrtle rust update – Friday 9 June 2017 Date: 09 Jun 2017 Media contact: MPI media team Telephone: 029 894 0328 Email: media@mpi.govt.nz The total number of properties infected with myrtle rust is 41 nationally. 35 in Taranaki 4 in Northland […]
Read More →Erosion Control Funding Programme
MIL OSI New Zealand – Source: Ministry for Primary Industries – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Erosion Control Funding Programme MPI provides funding through the Erosion Control Funding Programme (ECFP) to Gisborne district landholders and community groups to help reduce wide-scale erosion problems in the Gisborne district. APPLICATIONS OPEN The 2017 funding round for ECFP land treatment […]
Read More →Conferences and events
MIL OSI New Zealand – Source: Ministry for Primary Industries – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Conferences and events Fieldays is the biggest agricultural event in the Southern Hemisphere. This 4-day event showcases agricultural innovations, products and services to a global audience. MPI’s exhibits in 2016 featured a large illustrated mural with the MPI grow ‘story’. This […]
Read More →Genetically modified petunias
MIL OSI New Zealand – Source: Ministry for Primary Industries – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Genetically modified petunias MPI is taking action after an overseas recall on unauthorised genetically modified (GM) petunias. Find out about what we’re doing in New Zealand. Seeds sent for testing Several varieties of GM petunias have been reported in Europe, USA, […]
Read More →Veterinary practices approved for certification of dogs and cats to Australia
MIL OSI New Zealand – Source: Ministry for Primary Industries – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Veterinary practices approved for certification of dogs and cats to Australia Approved vets at these practices are approved by MPI to certify dogs and cats being exported to Australia. Find a practice near you: Read about exporting your cat or dog […]
Read More →Feedback sought on proposal to close quake-affected shell-fisheries in Kaikōura and Cape Campbell region
MIL OSI New Zealand – Source: Ministry for Primary Industries – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Feedback sought on proposal to close quake-affected shell-fisheries in Kaikōura and Cape Campbell region Date: 08 Jun 2017 Media contact: MPI media team Telephone: 029 894 0328 Email: media@mpi.govt.nz The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is looking for public feedback on […]
Read More →Food recalls
MIL OSI New Zealand – Source: Ministry for Primary Industries – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Food recalls If a food is found to be unsafe or unsuitable, it is removed from shops and supermarkets. This is called a food recall and can include recovery of any affected food that has been sold to consumers. Find out […]
Read More →JHC brand Thai Coconut Roll
MIL OSI New Zealand – Source: Ministry for Primary Industries – Press Release/Statement: Headline: JHC brand Thai Coconut Roll 7 June 2017: JHC brand Thai Coconut Roll (all flavours and all batches) imported from Thailand are being recalled by New Zealand importers due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (egg). JHC brand coconut roll […]
Read More →Biofouling management
MIL OSI New Zealand – Source: Ministry for Primary Industries – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Biofouling management Marine pests and diseases introduced to New Zealand on vessel hulls (biofouling) are a threat to our marine environment and resources. From May 2018, all commercial and recreational vessels arriving in New Zealand will need to have a clean […]
Read More →Resources
MIL OSI New Zealand – Source: Ministry for Primary Industries – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Resources A list of publications, documents, and guidance related to transitional and containment facilities. ‘See, contain, report’ – brochure [PDF, 2.9 MB] ‘See, contain, report’ – poster [PDF, 2.2 MB] Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) notification – August 2016 [PDF, 154 […]
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