• Biocontrol for Chilean needle grass

  New organisms

  New Zealand farming’s vulnerability to Chilean needle grass may be reduced if an application to release a rust fungus from Argentina wins approval.

• EPA to consider methyl bromide alternative

  Hazardous substances

  Draslovka, a Czech-based firm, has applied for approval to register and import ethanedinitrile (EDN) into New Zealand as an alternative to the fumigant methyl b...

• Standard for zoo containment facilities

  New organisms

  The public consultation period for the proposed standard for zoo containment facilities has now closed.

• Water Conservation Order: Ngaruroro and Clive Rivers

  RMA proposals

  Six parties have made an application for a water conservation order for the Ngaruroro and Clive rivers.

• Water Conservation Order: Te Waikoropupū Springs

  RMA proposals

  An application for a water conservation order for Te Waikoropupū Springs has been lodged with the Minister for the Environment.