Marae food
Customary food activitiesFood prepared and served on marae for customary activities such as tangi is outside the scope of the Food Act 2014, and will not be regulated because the food isn’t sold or...
View ArticleThe health of New Zealand's fisheries
It's about fish in the waterAuckland University's catch reconstruction reportMPI's Director-General initiates a reviewKeeping an eye on the waterOur plans for the future It's about fish in the waterThe...
View ArticlePKE vessel denied discharge
A vessel carrying 23,000 tonnes of palm kernel expeller (PKE) will not be permitted to discharge its cargo in New Zealand.The Ministry for Primary Industries initially prevented discharge from the MV...
View ArticleProposed chapter 3 of the Operational Code Petfood Processing
Background to consultationThe Petfood Code of Practice was written to give guidance on the currently agreed way to meet the regulatory requirements of MPI under the Animal Products Act 1999. However,...
View ArticleCut flowers and foliage – outdoor growers, packhouses, exporters, and freight...
AsureQuality - Updated 1813 October 201616/10/2016A-134-2-PS Simmons Paeonies - James Block Paeony Grower 16/10/2015 16/10/2016 A-017-PACK Prebbleton Paeonies Ltd Packhouse 18/10/2016 18/10/2017 MPI...
View ArticleFundraising & community events
Quick factsDownload our fundraising fact sheet:What does the Food Act mean for me?All sold food must be safe to eatIf you're selling food to raise funds, or for charity, it must be "safe and suitable"....
View ArticleFundraising & community events
Quick factsDownload our fundraising fact sheet:What does the Food Act mean for me?All sold food must be safe to eatIf you're selling food to raise funds, or for charity, it must be "safe and suitable"....
View ArticleOnion exports – registered growers – SGS 2016–17
Updated 1914 October 2016A H Gorn & Sons Ltd SGSSGSSGS SGSSGSSGSSGSSGSSGSSGSSGSSGSSGSSGSSGS SGS SGS SGSSGS SGSSGS SGSSGSSGSSGSSGS SGSSGSSGSSGS SGSSGSSGSSGSSGSSGS SGS SGS...
View ArticleExemptions from plans or programmes
Who doesn't need a food control plan or programme?Food activities that are low risk, either because they don't happen often or cater to only a small number of people, don't need to operate under a food...
View ArticleMarae food
Customary food activitiesFood prepared and served on marae for customary activities such as tangi is outside the scope of the Food Act 2014, and will not be regulated because the food isn’t sold or...
View ArticleThe health of New Zealand's fisheries
It's about fish in the waterAuckland University's catch reconstruction reportMPI's Director-General initiates a reviewKeeping an eye on the waterOur plans for the future It's about fish in the waterThe...
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Growing our future
Growing primary industry careersThe future of primary industries won't look the same as it has traditionally. Issues like biosecurity, climate change and animal welfare will require us to find new ways...
View ArticleForest Products Export Standards - Phytosanitary Requirements of European Union
Applicable for Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands,...
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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,...
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Whai Hua - new dairy products and value chains
The challenge Developing immune-enhancing dairy milk products. Supplying ingredients for food manufacture has long been a cornerstone of the New Zealand dairy industry's business. The challenge is to...
View ArticleProposed amendments to the IHS for vehicles, machinery and tyres
20 May 2016 – updateThe current draft Vehicles, Machinery and Tyres Import Health Standard is scheduled to be published in June or July 2016.As result of further questions from submitters, MPI is...
View ArticleMPI to launch investigation into Farmwatch footage
The Ministry for Primary Industries is launching an investigation into Farmwatch footage featuring bobby calves being dropped, dragged and thrown. MPI Manager Compliance Operations, Gary Orr, says the...
View ArticleForest Products Export Standards - Phytosanitary Requirements of Indonesia
CommoditiesLogsWood/ Timber - SawnWood/ Timber - ChipsWood Products – Reconstituted/ Plywood/ LVL/ VeneerWood Products – ManufacturedWood Products - PackagingBarkQuarantine PestsDisclaimerThe...
View ArticleForest Products Export Standards - Phytosanitary Requirements of Israel
CommoditiesLogsWood/ Timber - SawnWood/ Timber - ChipsWood Products – Reconstituted/ Plywood/ LVL/ VeneerWood Products - ManufacturedWood Products - PackagingBarkQuarantine PestsDisclaimerThe...
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Senior leadership team
Martyn DunneDirector-General Martyn took up the role of Director-General in November 2013. Before this appointment, he was New Zealand's High Commissioner to Australia – a role in which he was...
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