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- 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.
- MAFBNZ to use fish to eradicate invasive aquatic weed from lakes - 11 December 2008
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ) is releasing 3000 grass carp into Lakes Tutira, Waikopiro, and Opouahi today as part of its programme to eradicate the invasive aquatic weed hydrilla from the lakes. Hydrilla has not been found anywhere else in New Zealand.
- Fanworm treatment begins in Lyttelton - 2 April 2009
Work started today on a programme to attempt to eliminate a marine pest fanworm from Lyttelton Port of Christchurch.
- Government takes action on biosecurity threat - 16 December 2008
Cabinet has approved funding of $3.6 million for a five-year local elimination programme to rid Lyttelton Port of the marine pest Mediterranean fanworm. More...
- Action underway against marine pest in Lyttelton Port - 22 August 2008
MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ) is about to test its armoury of marine pest treatment weapons against the introduced Mediterranean fanworm which was recently detected in Lyttelton Port of Christchurch.
- Mediterranean fanworm widespread in Lyttelton Port - 3 July 2008
A thorough search of the Lyttelton Port and surrounding marine environment for the pest marine species the Mediterranean fanworm has revealed the organism is widespread in the inner harbour.
- Fanworm search begins in Lyttelton - 30 June 2008
Work begins today on surveying Lyttelton port for the marine pest the Mediterranean fanworm (Sabella spallanzanii).
- MAF Biosecurity New Zealand acts on marine pest find in Lyttelton Port - 28 May 2008
MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ), is responding to the detection of a new and unwanted marine species in Lyttelton Port.
- No further evidence of Asian Tiger Mosquito found - 24 May 2007
The single Asian Tiger Mosquito trapped at the Ports of Auckland near Quay Street in March was not evidence of an established population of the potentially disease-carrying insects, and no more have been detected despite extensive efforts, Biosecurity New Zealand announced today.
- Mosquito identification confirmed as Asian Tiger Mosquito - 6 March 2007
A mosquito caught in a trap at Shed 8 at the Ports of Auckland on March 1 has been confirmed as an Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) and the Ministry of Health's initial response handed over to MAF Biosecurity New Zealand.
- Low pathogenic virus no cause for concern - 17 September 2008
A surveillance programme researching the presence of avian influenza in New Zealand has found low pathogenic (LPAI) H5N1 virus in two samples taken from mallard ducks. Tests indicate that the virus is closely related to viruses found in the past and has been here for some time.
- No highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in first round of national surveillance - 11 October 2006
Biosecurity New Zealand has completed its first survey of commercial broiler and layer farms throughout the country and found no highly pathogenic avian influenza.
- Surveillance confirms commercial poultry meat free from avian influenza - 20 July 2006
Biosecurity New Zealand has completed the first survey of broiler farms throughout New Zealand and found no notifiable avian influenza virus in the farms tested.
- NZ Poultry Meat Industry free of Avian Influenza - 19 July 2006
The completion of a comprehensive testing programme for notifiable Avian Influenza has clearly demonstrated that the New Zealand Poultry meat industry is free of notifiable avian influenza, Poultry Industry Association executive director Michael Brooks said today.
- OIE recognises New Zealand BSE risk as negligible - 1 June 2007
New Zealand has been granted neglible BSE risk disease status at the 75th General Session of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), held in Paris last week.
- Deformed wing bee virus identified in Waikato and Northland - 15 March 2007
A virus causing deformed wings (DWV) in bees has been identified on two properties in Northland and Waikato, Biosecurity New Zealand confirmed today.
- Plastic wrapping Bluff Port protects Fiordland - 4 July 2007
Divers are braving the chilly waters of Bluff Port this week, wrapping wharf piles and structures in plastic sheeting as part of a programme to protect the precious Fiordland marine environment from invasive marine pests.
- Biosecurity New Zealand and aquaculture industry collaborate to combat pest - 14 August 2006
Biosecurity New Zealand and a combined Marlborough-based industry and council group will be working together to help fight the marine pest Didemnum vexillum.
- Didymo update - 1 May 2008
In response to recent reports circulating about the apparent 'disappearance' of didymo, particularly in the Waitaki, Hakataramea and Maerewhenua Rivers, MAF Biosecurity New Zealand can confirm that didymo is still present in the those rivers and people must check, clean and dry their equipment before moving to other waterways.
- Didymo found in the Wairau River - 19 March 2008
Didymo (Didymosphenia geminata) has been confirmed in the Wairau River near Dip Flat, MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ) announced today.
- Didymo found in Rangitata Diversion Race - 5 December 2007
The invasive algae didymo has been confirmed in the Rangitata Diversion Race, MAF Biosecurity New Zealand announced today.
- Didymo confirmed in upper Rangitata River and Rakaia River - 11 December 2007
The invasive alga didymo has been detected at two sites upstream of the Rangitata Diversion Race (RDR) intake on the Rangitata River.
- Didymo found in upper Clarence River - 11 October 2007
The invasive alga didymo has been detected in the upper Clarence River, MAF Biosecurity New Zealand announced today.
- Anglers reminded to 'check, clean, dry' - 25 September 2007
With the fishing season due to start next Monday (October 1), MAF Biosecurity New Zealand and Fish & Game are reminding anglers, and other recreational freshwater users of the importance of cleaning their equipment between waterways.
- Simulation to test plans for North Island didymo detection - 29 May 2007
Biosecurity New Zealand will run a didymo North Island find simulation exercise based in Taupo on Thursday May 31.
- Central North Island river users reminded to check, clean and dry - 1 November 2007
With the discovery of dead didymo cells in several central North Island rivers yesterday, MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ) and Central North Island regional partner organisations are reminding anglers and other recreational freshwater users to check, clean and dry their equipment between waterways.
- Didymo detected in two upper South Island rivers - 18 January 2007
Didymo has been detected in two more rivers at the top of the South Island, MAF Biosecurity New Zealand announced today.
- Didymo in Queenstown Bay - 7 February 2007
Didymo has been detected in Queenstown Bay in Lake Wakatipu, Biosecurity New Zealand and the Queenstown Lakes District Council announced today.
- Rangitikei River suspected didymo sample to be analysed - 31 October 2006
Biosecurity New Zealand is awaiting results of a suspect didymo sample being collected from the Rangitikei River this morning.
- Suspect Rangitikei River algal sample not didymo - 2 November 2006
The suspect sample from the Rangitikei River is not didymo, MAF Biosecurity New Zealand announced today.