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Shellfish biotoxin alerts
Public warnings about toxic shellfishShellfish and seawater samples are taken every week from popular shellfish gathering areas around New Zealand and are tested for the presence of toxic algae. If the...
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Shellfish biotoxin alerts
Public warnings about toxic shellfishShellfish and seawater samples are taken every week from popular shellfish gathering areas around New Zealand and are tested for the presence of toxic algae. If the...
View ArticleBay of Plenty warning partially lifted
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has lifted the warning to not collect shellfish in the Bay of Plenty from Whangamata to Bowentown and between Maketu and Whakatane Heads. This warning was in...
View ArticleCut flowers and foliage – indoor growers
Last updated: 95 August 2016A082 MD & PG Yates Orchids, enclosed greenhouse 27/07/2015 27/07/2016 MPI registered production site numberGrower nameCrop/habitatPest survey compliant dateExpiry...
View ArticleOur achievements
QUICK STATSEach year we do more than 35,000 tests for animal diseases. Of these, around:5,000 to 10,000 are to rule out suspected exotic diseases.10,000 to 15,000 are for surveillance of New Zealand...
View ArticleInnovative technology to help endangered stilts
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and the Department of Conservation (DOC) are using innovative technology to assist the recovery of critically endangered kakī/black stilts.The 2 departments...
View ArticlePlaces of first arrival - seaports
Northland (Opua)Whangārei (Marsden Point)AucklandTaurangaWaikato (Taharoa)GisborneNapierNew PlymouthWellingtonPictonNelsonChristchurch (Lyttelton)TimaruDunedin (Port Chalmers)Invercargill (Bluff and...
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Pea weevil
Ban on growing peas in Wairarapa areaFrom 4pm 27 July 2016 to July 2018, green and sugar snap peas cannot be grown in the Wairarapa area up to Pahiatua.This ban applies to both home vegetable gardens...
View ArticleTests & charges
What our fees coverThe Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) calculates fees on a cost-recovery basis.MPI will charge you for costs associated with testing your sample. You may also be charged extra...
View ArticleAgriculture
Statistics New Zealand toolsHistoric data is kept on Statistics New Zealand's website, including free web tools that allow you to examine data sets in different ways:Infoshare – Time series data on a...
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Our work
What we do at the Animal Health LabAt the Animal Health Laboratory (AHL) we carry out tests for known or suspected infectious diseases that could have a serious effect on New Zealand. The Ministry for...
View ArticleIrrigation Acceleration Fund
Irrigation is an economic boostIrrigation provides a reliable supply of water for farmers and growers so they can plan their output with some certainty, instead of fluctuating year by year. Irrigation,...
View ArticleIrrigation Acceleration Fund
Irrigation is an economic boostIrrigation provides a reliable supply of water for farmers and growers so they can plan their output with some certainty, instead of fluctuating year by year. Irrigation,...
View ArticleSynthetic colours
Why are synthetic colours used?Food manufacturers add colours to food to improve its attractiveness. Synthetic colours are used instead of natural colours because they are:more stable across a wider...
View ArticleIntense sweeteners
What are intense sweeteners?Intense sweeteners replace the sweetness normally provided by sugar to provide low energy or sugar-free foods.Unlike sugar, intense sweeteners contain little energy, so can...
View ArticleProposed amendments to kiwifruit export regulations
Update – 11 August 2016Cabinet has agreed to changes to the Kiwifruit Export Regulations 1999 in relation to:Zespri share ownership: Changes to enable Zespri to set rules about maximum shareholding and...
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Overview
Title has changed:BiosecurityOverviewBiosecurity 2025Biosecurity 2025 is about reviewing and future-proofing New Zealand's biosecurity system.MPI is currently consulting on the Biosecurity 2025...
View ArticleBenzoates, sorbates & sulphites (preservatives)
What are preservatives?Preservatives are synthetic or natural chemicals added to foods to extend their shelf-life. Preservatives prevent or slow down the growth of microorganisms, like mould or...
View ArticleNitrates & nitrites (preservatives)
What are nitrates and nitrites?Nitrates and nitrites are chemical compounds that occur naturally in the environment and are important plant nutrients. They have also been used to preserve food,...
View ArticleMonosodium glutamate or MSG
About MSGMSG is a fine white powder that looks like salt or sugar. It has no flavour, but stimulates the taste buds and brings out savoury flavours. It's sometimes added to Asian foods, canned...
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