Funding boost to increase forestry workforce in Otago
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Forestry’s future workforce has received a boost through a partnership between the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and an Otago...
Shearer who hit lamb with shears causing death receives prison sentence
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Date: 23 Oct 2020
Media contact: MPI Media team
A 51-year old shearing contractor, who repeatedly struck a lamb causing its death,...
Kaikōura’s pāua fishery reopens for 3 months
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Date: 01 December 2021
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MPI media team
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029 894 0328
Kaikōura’s pāua fishery reopens today after being closed for 5 years following...
Recall to manage poisoning risk – linked to raw apricot kernels
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Date: 11 Aug 2020
Media contact: MPI media team
Raw apricot kernels sold by a Christchurch food business are being recalled because...
Horticulture sector to investigate impact of tile drains on water quality
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
A new project in the Hawke’s Bay is investigating the impacts of tile drains on horticultural land, to provide valuable...
Enjoying Kāpiti Marine Reserve this Summer
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Summer is nearly here and for those living near or visiting the Kāpiti Coast for activities, it is important to remember the...
Should the Annual Catch Entitlement for rock lobster be able to be carried forward?
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Closing Date: 24 Feb 2020
Contact: Fisheries and aquaculture policy
Have your say
Fisheries New Zealand is seeking feedback on a whether to...
Annual Flatfish Set Net restrictions set to start
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
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Date: 29 September 2021
Media contact
MPI media team
Annual closures to set netting for flat fish within various Canterbury harbours...
Feedback sought on catch limits for east coast tarakihi
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Date: 19 Jul 2021
Media contact: MPI Media team
Fisheries New Zealand is inviting people to have their say on proposed changes...
Tree planting key to controlling hill country erosion
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
The increasing frequency and severity of flooding events across the country is highlighting the critical importance of Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest...
Northland recall of Paroa Bay oysters due to suspected foodborne illness
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Date: 10 Aug 2021
Media contact: MPI media team
Paroa Bay Oysters Limited are recalling specific batches of Paroa Bay brand Raw Fresh...
Public health warning: shellfish biotoxin alert – Hawke’s Bay
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Date: 16 Jun 2021
Media contact: MPI media team
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) today issued a warning to the public...