Methyl bromide recapture hearing formally closed
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
The gas is mainly used to fumigate logs and timber products before they are exported. It is a toxic and ozone-depleting substance.
Recapture...
Grape fungicide submissions open | EPA
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
Kenja contains the active ingredient isofetamid, which is not currently approved in New Zealand but is in use in Australia, Europe,...
EPA turns 10 with an ambitious eye to the future
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) came into being on 1 July 2011. Its responsibilities cover hazardous substances and new organisms, activities...
Applicant requests further extension on methyl bromide recapture deadline
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
The gas is mainly used to fumigate logs and timber products before they are exported. It is a toxic and ozone-depleting substance.
STIMBR...
An open letter from our Chief Executive
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
27 April 2021
Mr Simon UptonParliamentary Commissioner for the Environment
cc. Dr Geoffroy Lamarche (Chief Science Advisor, PCE)
Dear Simon
I am writing to commend...
Free chop and chin wag with the EPA at Fieldays
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
“Our Sharing Shed will provide an opportunity for us to listen and learn from people in the agriculture sector, and to...
Agrichemicals and tea tree oil amongst chemical classification updates
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
We regulate agrichemicals, household chemicals and other dangerous goods and substances under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act. As well...
Fast-track approval for east Auckland retirement village
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
12 May 2021
Construction of a new retirement village in east Auckland has been approved by an expert consenting panel, under the...
Seeking NZ’s next sustainability champion
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is proud to partner with the Sustainable Business Network, sponsoring this year’s Change Maker category of...
Green light for Waitohi Picton ferry precinct redevelopment
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
The project involves construction of new terminal buildings and an overbridge. It also includes some coastal reclamation, dredging of Picton Harbour,...
New era in chemical management
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
New Zealand is now using the Globally Harmonised System (GHS 7), an internationally agreed way of classifying chemicals. It captures physical...
EPA calls for information on glyphosate
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
This weed killer has been used by home gardeners, farmers, and councils in New Zealand since the 1970s. Although it is...
