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- MAF to address strawberry seed review findings - 9 February 2012
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s (MAF) review of last year’s incorrect biosecurity clearance of strawberry seeds has identified improvements that will be made to further strengthen the biosecurity system.
- MAF assists with North Shore beach dog death investigations - 5 August 2009
MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ) is helping Auckland authorities to determine the cause of dog illness and death following visits to the city’s North Shore beaches.
- Feeding pigs untreated food waste results in conviction - 6 April 2009
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) is pleased with the conviction handed out in the Christchurch District Court on Thursday, the first under the Biosecurity (Meat and Food Waste for Pigs) Regulations 2005.
- MAF Biosecurity New Zealand acts on GM aquarium fish in New Zealand - 19 July 2007
- MAF Biosecurity New Zealand continues GM fish search - Update - 25 September 2007
MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ) is continuing work tracing and seizing a number of genetically modified (GM) aquarium fish that are not permitted in the country.
- Candidatus Liberibacter spp bacterium detected in new host - 30 June 2008
The Candidatus Liberibacter spp. bacterium, recently found in glasshouse tomato and capsicum crops, has now been detected in commercial potato crops in the Auckland region.
- New bacterium affects fresh tomatoes and capsicums - 4 June 2008
MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ) has today withdrawn phytosanitary certification for New Zealand fresh tomato and capsicum export produce until further notice, following the confirmation of a new disease-causing bacterium in three commercial hot-house operations in the North Island.
- No gypsy moths or fruit flies found in surveillance traps - 20 July 2011
When it comes to surveillance for fruit flies and gypsy moths, no news is good news.
- Areas designated for Undaria farming - 19 January 2012
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is announcing three small geographical areas where farming of Undaria (Undaria pinnatifida) will be allowed, creating a new commercial opportunity.
- MAF acts to control two pest plants found in West Auckland wetland - 23 December 2011
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is taking immediate action to eradicate two aggressive aquatic pest plants found in a West Auckland wetland this week.
- Spreading the word, not the disease - 24 November 2011
The fight to stop the spread of kauri dieback disease has been strengthened with a new website and the appointment of a dedicated Relationship Manager for the Kauri Dieback Programme.
- Second find of bacterial fish disease - 17 October 2011
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) today confirms that a single, juvenile trout from the Taieri River in Otago has tested positive for the same bacterial disease that is causing illness and death in kanakana (lamprey) in Southland.
- Disease affecting Southland kanakana/lamprey - 7 October 2011
Kanakana, or lamprey, in the Mataura River have become affected by a bacterial disease.
- Action needed to protect kauri forests - 30 September 2011
Recent survey work has confirmed the importance of removing soil from footwear and equipment before and after entering areas with kauri trees.
- Fruit fly intercepted at border - 21 May 2010
MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ) has successfully intercepted live cucumber fruit fly eggs (Bactrocera cucumis) on a consignment of produce from Australia this week.
- Hadda beetle established in Auckland - 25 March 2010
MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ) announced today that eradication of the Hadda beetle would not be feasible. Investigations have found the beetle is widespread across central Auckland and the maturity of the beetles indicates that it may have been in New Zealand since 2006.
- 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.