News related to MAF Biosecurity New Zealand lifts restrictions on Centennial Park Lake
- Hornwort control on Centennial Park Lake successful - 28 April 2008
A survey to monitor the effect of control work for the invasive aquatic weed hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum) at Centennial Park Lake, Timaru has revealed no visible signs of the weed, MAF Biosecurity New Zealand said today.
- Hornwort control on Centennial Lake - 14 March 2008
Control of the invasive weed hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum) at Centennial Park Lake, Timaru is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 18 March 2008, weather and conditions permitting, MAF Biosecurity New Zealand said today.
- New facility opens at the National Centre for Biosecurity and Infectious Disease - Wallaceville - 2 March 2010
New Zealand's ability to manage a major disease outbreak was strengthened today with the opening of a new multipurpose facility at the National Centre for Biosecurity and Infectious Disease (NCBID) at Wallaceville, Upper Hutt.
- Hadda Beetle find in Auckland - 1 February 2010
MAF Biosecurity New Zealand has identified the presence of Hadda beetles in Dove -Myer Robinson Park, along Tamaki Drive and the Auckland Domain in Auckland.
- Joint response to tackle kauri dieback - 26 November 2008
Kauri dieback (Phytophthora taxon Agathis or PTA), the newly-identified disease attacking kauri trees, is being addressed by six agencies working together as one response team.