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17 October 2018
The EPA is considering an application to release a new microorganism, the fungus Glomus iranicum var. tenuihypharum. The fungus, and products derived from it, a...
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17 October 2018
An independent decision-making committee, acting on behalf of the EPA has granted OMV New Zealand’s application for a marine discharge consent.
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15 October 2018
We are making changes to the way some chemicals are managed in New Zealand.We are ramping up our reassessments programme and taking action on some chemicals to ...
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02 October 2018
By gum: tiny wasp may protect mighty eucalyptus trees. We're considering an application to release a parasitoid wasp to control the eucalyptus tortoise beetle.
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01 October 2018
Novelty fireworks like Christmas crackers, caps for cap guns and party poppers will no longer need explosives import certificates from 1 October 2018.
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13 September 2018
Two moths may now be imported into New Zealand to combat invasive horehound.
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05 September 2018
We are calling for submissions on an application by Bayer New Zealand Limited to approve a fungicide called Vimoy Iblon to be used to protect cereal crops.
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29 August 2018
Wellington’s rugby players will be taking a lead role in helping to keep New Zealand families safe around hazardous substances by partnering with the Environmen...
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28 August 2018
We have just added the Annual HSNO Enforcement Report 2017 to the monitoring reports available on our website, as part of our Open Book policy.
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28 August 2018
The High Court decision on the appeals against the granting of marine consents to Trans-Tasman Resources Limited (TTRL) has been released.
