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...
Northland peanut industry dream one step closer
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
A recent government-backed project proved that peanuts can be grown successfully in Northland. Now, additional government funding is making the...
Manawatū farmer sentenced to home detention
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
A Manawatū farmer has been sentenced to 10 months home detention and disqualified from owning or exercising authority over farm...
Draft IHS for importing hides and skins
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
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From 24 September 2020 to 26 October 2020, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) invites comment on proposed...
Nelson fisher fined $13,500 for fishing in a protected marine reserve
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Date: 09 Dec 2020
Media contact: MPI media team
Colin Lyall Sharland, 59, was fined $13,500 and convicted today in the Nelson...
Company and fishers fined for bottom trawling in a Benthic Protected Area – west...
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Commercial fishing company Sanford Limited (Sanford), has been ordered to forfeit a $20 million vessel and fined $36,000 for bottom...
New rules for surgical procedures on animals
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Date: 09 May 2021
Media contact: MPI media team
New rules for surgical procedures on animals are coming into effect today following...
Recall to manage Listeria in mung bean sprout products sold Nationwide
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Date: 10 Aug 2021
Media contact: MPI media team
New Zealand Food Safety is advising the public to return a specific brand...
MPI backs project to establish internationally competitive hemp seed processing plant
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
A new project backed by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) aims to establish a hemp seed processing plant in...
Commercial fisher who set nets in dolphin protection area fined nearly $12,000
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Date: 26 January 2022
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An Otago commercial fisher who set and hauled nets within dolphin protection areas...
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
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Fisheries New Zealand is seeking feedback on a whether to...
Update to the Operational Code: Cold and Dry Stores and RMP Template for Cold...
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Closing Date: 18 Dec 2020
Contact: Food safety
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New Zealand Food Safety is proposing changes to the Operational Code: Cold...
