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27 January 2020
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has determined that grounds exist to reassess approvals of substances containing neonicotinoids used in New Zealand...
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20 December 2019
We've produced a timeline to show the progress of an application to reassess methyl bromide.
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20 December 2019
Submissions on our proposed updates to the benzyl alkonium chloride (BAC) approvals are now open.
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18 December 2019
A message from Chief Executive, Dr Allan Freeth: It’s been a big year for the EPA, and I’d like to take this opportunity to reflect on what we’ve achieved this...
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17 December 2019
Applications by OMV GSB Limited (OMV GSB) for a marine consent and a marine discharge consent in the Great South Basin, offshore Otago, have been granted, subje...
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17 December 2019
Find out more about OMV GSB’s consents and plans for oil and gas exploration in the Great South Basin, and the EPA’s role.
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17 December 2019
The report of an independent Technical Working Group has been published.
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17 December 2019
The latest annual report on the aerial use of 1080 for pest control provides greater detail than previous years, giving more information on operations and resea...
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11 December 2019
We are placing greater controls on the use of the herbicide paraquat.
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06 December 2019
An aerial 1080 operation that was linked to the deaths of eight cattle in the King Country substantially complied with the relevant controls and procedures, an ...