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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 ArticleRemoval of Bay of Plenty region biotoxin warning
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has today lifted the health warning advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish in the Bay of Plenty region due to marine biotoxins from toxic...
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Snapper 1 management plan
SNA1 Strategy GroupThe group, which was established by the Minister for Primary Industries, Nathan Guy, comprises representatives from customary, recreational and commercial fishing sectors.There are...
View ArticleDraft Snapper 1 management plan launched
A new draft plan for the long-term management of the important Snapper 1 (SNA1) fishery has been released today.The plan was devised by the SNA1 Strategy Group, comprising customary, recreational and...
View ArticleInformation for vets
Changes to the veterinary online assessmentWe've moved the online assessment tool for the export of cats and dogs to Australia to our learning management system, Tiritiri.To take the cats and dogs...
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Changes to the veterinary online assessmentWe've moved the online assessment tool for the export of cats and dogs to Australia to our learning management system, Tiritiri.To take the cats and dogs...
View ArticleDraft IHS for importing Fresh Onion for Consumption
Your views soughtFrom 2 September 2016 to 14 October 2016 the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) invites comment on the proposed draft import health standard (IHS) Fresh Onion for Consumption. The...
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Challenger area fishing rules
What you need to know Map of Challenger fishing areaThis area extends along the West Coast of the South Island north of Awarua Point, and around to Clarence Point on the east coast.All recreational...
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Fishing rules
Check the fishing rules for your areaNew Zealand has 7 fishing areas. You need to follow the specific fishing rules for the area where you're fishing. You can:download a brochure – links are available...
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SPATnz
The challenge Breeding premium mussels. Through the reliance on wild-caught spat, New Zealand's Greenshell Mussel (GSM) industry struggles to deliver a consistent supply of mussels with the...
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Seed and Nutritional Technology Development
Improving pasture health through technology. This PGP programme is led by PGG Wrightson Seeds and Grasslanz Technology. It consists of 5 projects designed to develop a suite of innovations that...
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Marbled grass-fed beef
The challenge Producing marbled beef, known for its superior eating qualities Much of New Zealand's beef is lean and destined for use in burgers and small goods. Internationally, high-quality beef is...
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Red Meat Profit Partnership
Supporting farmers to adopt best practice Improving profits by adopting best practice. This programme focuses on supporting farmers in the adoption of best practice behind the farm gate and between the...
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Lifestyle Wines
The challenge Producing natural, low-alcohol, low-calorie wines. The challenge is not just producing high quality lower alcohol and lower calorie wines but producing them naturally, giving New Zealand...
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Passion2Profit
The challenge Adding value to the venison industry. New Zealand's venison industry very much relies on markets where demand is seasonal, and not in sync with our venison supply.On farm, there is a need...
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Omega Lamb
The challenge Improving the health qualities of lamb. New Zealand lamb is recognised internationally for its high quality, but it is sold as a protein food.What if we could transform it into a...
View ArticleNational Biocontainment Laboratory
What is the lab?The National Biocontainment Laboratory is based at the National Centre for Biosecurity and Infectious Disease at Wallaceville, Upper Hutt. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and...
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Stages of the new lab
Construction timelineProgress on the lab constructionConstruction of the National Biocontainment Laboratory in Wallaceville is becoming very visible with the recent establishment on site of a 28m tall...
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Explore our new lab
Designing the new $87 million laboratory A computer simulation of how the new lab will look on the Wallaceville site. The design of the new National Biocontainment Laboratory was led by Merrick &...
View ArticleWaiuku Forest
On this page:Opening hoursUpdatesLocation map and directions to the forestEvents calendarMaking a booking and collecting gate keysHistory of Waiuku ForestContact Crown ForestryAbout Waiuku ForestWaiuku...
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