Biosecurity 2025
Consultation on Biosecurity 2025Between 26 July and 9 September 2016, MPI is consulting on the Biosecurity 2025 discussion document.The document outlines proposals for what might be in a Biosecurity...
View ArticleLow-traffic quarantine facilities may be reduced
Low-traffic quarantine facilities may be reduced under the latest move by the Ministry for Primary Industries to stop unwanted pests and diseases from entering New Zealand.MPI is looking to revoke...
View ArticleOfficial assurance programme
Overview of the OAPThe OAP is a framework of standards, policies, and legislation that gives importing governments confidence that any animal material, including live animals, semen and embryos, from...
View ArticleOfficial assurance programme
Overview of the OAPThe OAP is a framework of standards, policies, and legislation that gives importing governments confidence that any animal material, including live animals, semen and embryos, from...
View ArticleOfficial assurance programme
Overview of the OAPThe OAP is a framework of standards, policies, and legislation that gives importing governments confidence that any animal material, including live animals, semen and embryos, from...
View ArticleOfficial assurance programme
Overview of the OAPThe OAP is a framework of standards, policies, and legislation that gives importing governments confidence that any animal material, including live animals, semen and embryos, from...
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Stump to Pump
Programme ended Turning forestry waste in to biofuels. The Stump to Pump programme ended on 30 September 2014. 2014. A link to the programme’s final report is available from this page.An evaluation of...
View ArticleApples to Taiwan - production sites
Search the registerNote: The RPIN reference in the database is being updated to exclude the sixth character 'T'. When reading the RPIN, ignore the 'T'– this will be corrected soon.
View ArticleStatement from the Director-General of the Ministry for Primary Industries in...
There has been much comment in recent days in relation to a Ministry for Primary Industries compliance investigation into potentially illegal discarding of fish by some South Island-based fishing...
View ArticleAnnouncement from MPI's Director-General in relation to independent review
On 19 May I initiated an independent review into circumstances surrounding specific MPI compliance operations. I have now approved the Terms of Reference which will inform this review, and am making...
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Global Research Alliance (GRA)
The GRA at a glanceAll 46 GRA member countries - shown in dark blue. Image credit: Deborah Knox/MPI The Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA) brings countries together to find...
View ArticleManaging our catches
How we manage New Zealand'sZealand fisheriesWe've got controls on fishing methods and ongoing research in place to manage our fisheries. Whether it's recreational, commercial or customary fishing,...
View ArticleInternational response to climate change
The UNFCCCThe United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) took effect in March 1994. It is one of 3 conventions adopted at the Rio Earth Summit – the others being the UN Convention...
View ArticleProposed closures to harvesting of pāua at Huriawa Peninsula and Mapoutahi...
Update - 16 September 2016Minister's decisionsFollowing consultation, the Minister for Primary Industries has made decisions on 2 area closures within the East Otago Taiāpure. These are extending the...
View ArticleIndependent review of prosecution decisions
On 16 September, MPI publically released the review report.Heron Report media releaseThe review examined Operations Achilles, Hippocamp and Overdue, and prosecution decisions made in each case.Heron...
View ArticleEnvironment & climate change research
ResearchOur 4 main research programmes are:1. Research into improving our national forestry and agriculture greenhouse gas inventory and reporting.Greenhouse gas inventory and reporting2. Research into...
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Forestry
Forestry in New ZealandForestry is New Zealand's third biggest export industry, after dairy and meat. Our forests provide a range of benefits to society, the environment, and economy. MPI manages,...
View ArticleApples to Taiwan - production sites
Search the registerNote: The RPIN reference in the database is being updated to exclude the sixth character 'T'. When reading the RPIN, ignore the 'T'– this will be corrected soon.
View ArticleStatement from the Director-General of the Ministry for Primary Industries in...
There has been much comment in recent days in relation to a Ministry for Primary Industries compliance investigation into potentially illegal discarding of fish by some South Island-based fishing...
View ArticleAnnouncement from MPI's Director-General in relation to independent review
On 19 May I initiated an independent review into circumstances surrounding specific MPI compliance operations. I have now approved the Terms of Reference which will inform this review, and am making...
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