• Biocontrol for Chilean needle grass

  New organisms

  We received an application to release a rust fungus to control Chilean needle grass.

• Closing in on feral cats

  Hazardous substances

  We're now considering submissions made on an application to change the regulations relating to the use of PredaSTOP.

• 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...

• Proposal to increase HSNO fees

  EPA

  The consultation period on our proposal to increase the fees for hazardous substances and new organisms applications is now closed.

• Proposals to change new organism status

  New organisms

  We are now processing and reviewing each of the written submissions on proposals to remove the new organism status of five species already present in New Zealan...

• Samurai to slay stink bug

  New organisms

  Your views were sought on an application to introduce Samurai wasp into New Zealand.

• 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.