Environmental Protection Authority (New Zealand) Press Release

Mon, 02/03/2025 - 02:52 EPA boosts frontline staff to improve agrichem wait times
Wed, 12/14/2022 - 20:33 Area of aerial 1080 operations declined in 2021
Wed, 10/26/2022 - 03:28 EPA seeks views on nipping stink bug in the bud
Tue, 10/25/2022 - 23:20 EPA staff celebrate science and matauranga at symposium
Wed, 10/12/2022 - 20:01 Fresh funding for nationwide eDNA waterways initiative
Thu, 10/06/2022 - 20:29 Import limits reduced for potent greenhouse gases
Tue, 09/20/2022 - 07:30 Fast-track panel approves Ariki Tahi Sugarloaf Wharf upgrade
Wed, 08/24/2022 - 00:33 Council applies to send in the wasps to stop wattle invasion
Sun, 08/21/2022 - 20:34 GMO blood cancer therapy gains EPA approval
Tue, 08/09/2022 - 22:29 Queenstown fast-track application declined
Sun, 08/07/2022 - 22:22 EPA seeks submissions on new rodent poison
Fri, 07/29/2022 - 02:32 OMV New Zealand marine discharge consent granted
Tue, 05/17/2022 - 21:51 Wilding conifer weedkiller approved
Wed, 05/11/2022 - 04:34 Public responses on glyphosate weedkiller published
Wed, 04/13/2022 - 18:45 New fungicide to protect potatoes, tomatoes, and onions
Tue, 04/12/2022 - 04:30 Decision to approve new export log fumigant
Wed, 03/09/2022 - 04:46 EPA opens waterway testing to more community groups
Fri, 02/11/2022 - 04:31 Consents granted for Tui oil field decommissioning
Fri, 01/21/2022 - 04:13 Watercare water take application granted with conditions
Tue, 12/21/2021 - 22:19 Latest methyl bromide requirements incoming
Thu, 12/09/2021 - 15:04 Annual insights show fewer aerial 1080 operations in 2020
Wed, 12/08/2021 - 16:31 Fast-track panel approves Silverlight Studios
Mon, 11/29/2021 - 09:10 EPA congratulates Change Maker champion Sophia Olo-Whaanga
Wed, 11/17/2021 - 05:28 Views sought on application to introduce new fungicide, Xivana
Wed, 11/10/2021 - 15:51 Waikato River water take hearing reconvenes online
Thu, 11/04/2021 - 04:16 Grape fungicide approved for use
Thu, 11/04/2021 - 03:02 Hazard classification update underway for two fungicides
Thu, 11/04/2021 - 02:43 Broad spectrum response on broad spectrum herbicide
Tue, 10/26/2021 - 04:17 Deadline extended for input on kiwifruit spray ingredient
Tue, 10/05/2021 - 10:49 Watercares Waikato River water take hearing deferred for a week
Thu, 09/30/2021 - 04:40 Views sought on potential phase out of kiwifruit spray ingredient
Wed, 09/29/2021 - 08:58 EPA successful in High Court appeal
Thu, 09/23/2021 - 02:37 Extra month added to glyphosate call for information
Tue, 09/14/2021 - 05:35 Matauranga part of day-to-day mahi at the EPA
Mon, 09/13/2021 - 22:50 Submissions open on Tui oil field decommissioning consent application
Fri, 08/27/2021 - 17:59 Watercares Waikato River water take hearing deferred
Thu, 08/26/2021 - 22:09 First step towards reassessing chlorothalonil
Mon, 08/16/2021 - 08:14 EPA extends glyphosate call for information
Thu, 08/05/2021 - 20:12 EPA welcomes new Nga Kaihautu Tumuaki Mavis Mullins
Wed, 07/21/2021 - 06:40 Glyphosate call for information closes next month
Wed, 07/07/2021 - 15:02 Methyl bromide recapture hearing formally closed
Thu, 07/01/2021 - 03:25 EPA achieves major milestones in challenging year
Tue, 06/22/2021 - 16:54 Applicant requests further extension on methyl bromide recapture deadline
Mon, 06/21/2021 - 15:46 Seeking NZs next sustainability champion
Fri, 04/30/2021 - 16:41 New era in chemical management
Thu, 03/25/2021 - 10:38 Suspected low and no-use chemicals under scrutiny
Thu, 03/25/2021 - 10:26 ETS participants reminded of upcoming deadlines
Tue, 02/16/2021 - 19:05 New weaponry for the war on wasps
Tue, 12/15/2020 - 22:30 New restrictions on firefighting foams
Wed, 12/09/2020 - 22:56 EPA releases annual report on aerial use of 1080
Thu, 12/03/2020 - 11:48 Approval for new potato herbicide Soleto
Thu, 11/26/2020 - 17:55 Beware of hazards among the online bargains this Black Friday
Wed, 11/25/2020 - 22:30 Independent panel approves Canterbury housing project
Tue, 11/24/2020 - 01:34 Testing the waters with environmental DNA (eDNA)
Mon, 11/16/2020 - 21:11 EPA declines bid to import large quantity of timber treatment chemical
Thu, 11/12/2020 - 02:55 Application to further extend methyl bromide recapture deadline granted
Wed, 11/11/2020 - 20:50 Improving chemical assessment for a safer environment
Mon, 11/02/2020 - 20:25 Beach Energy consent granted with conditions
Wed, 10/28/2020 - 06:03 EPA taking an active role in protecting New Zealands environment
Wed, 10/14/2020 - 23:31 Disposal deadline looming for banned paraquat products
Fri, 09/25/2020 - 02:04 Beetle and hoverfly could combat problem wasps
Wed, 09/23/2020 - 10:11 First step towards reassessing controversial insecticide
Tue, 08/11/2020 - 15:17 Methyl bromide hearing moves fully online
Tue, 08/11/2020 - 14:23 Hearing opens on methyl bromide recapture
Thu, 07/02/2020 - 15:11 EPA issues short-term extension for methyl bromide rule
Wed, 06/03/2020 - 22:42 Approval for new crop-protecting insecticide
Fri, 05/22/2020 - 02:00 Submissions open on Beach Energy marine discharge consent application
Fri, 05/15/2020 - 05:09 OMV Taranaki consents granted with conditions
Tue, 04/28/2020 - 00:09 COVID-19 Level 3 Update 28 April: Were still working, and have implemented a plan to keep disruption to a minimum, while also keeping our staff and the public safe. More details
Wed, 04/08/2020 - 17:23 Upcoming public consultations Link Chevron
Fri, 03/27/2020 - 02:08 The EPA has issued a ruling that allows BW Offshore (BWO) to disconnect the mooring lines and retrieve the anchors of its vessel in the Tui oil field.
Fri, 03/27/2020 - 02:03 BWO requested rulings on eight interconnected activities that it would need to carry out in order for the vessel to disconnect and leave the Tui oil field.
Wed, 03/25/2020 - 23:01 The High Court decision means the abatement notices issued by the EPA remain in place.
Wed, 03/18/2020 - 06:05 Abatement Notices served on Tamarind Taranaki Ltd and BWO
Tue, 03/17/2020 - 03:50 Closure of wells in the Tui oil field
Tue, 03/17/2020 - 03:04 Provisional date set for methyl bromide reassessment hearing
Wed, 03/11/2020 - 21:17 Acknowledging the perspectives of young people
Mon, 03/09/2020 - 02:38 Future focus at environmental hui
Mon, 03/02/2020 - 01:07 OMV Taranaki marine discharge consent granted
Fri, 02/28/2020 - 02:31 Feedback sought on proposed ban on two persistent organic pollutants
Wed, 01/29/2020 - 19:29 EPA reviewing hydrogen cyanamide rules
Mon, 01/27/2020 - 03:49 Grounds established to reassess neonicotinoids
Sun, 01/26/2020 - 19:09 Neonicotinoids are a group of insecticides that have been the subject of ongoing debate regarding their effects on bee populations internationally.
Fri, 12/20/2019 - 11:47 Reassessment of benzyl alkonium chlorides
Thu, 12/19/2019 - 23:18 What happened in this step?
Mon, 12/16/2019 - 20:05 EPAs Annual Report on aerial use of 1080 released
Mon, 12/16/2019 - 19:02 OMV GSB consents granted with conditions
Mon, 12/16/2019 - 18:18 OMVs plans for exploration in the Great South Basin
Tue, 12/10/2019 - 22:08 Greater restrictions on use of paraquat
Fri, 12/06/2019 - 10:47 EPA releases findings on Mapara 1080 operation
Thu, 12/05/2019 - 10:58 Native species protection at heart of project
Tue, 12/03/2019 - 12:39 Permission granted for release of wasp biocontrol agent
Wed, 11/27/2019 - 00:19 Abatement Notice served on Tamarind Taranaki Limited
Sun, 11/17/2019 - 20:11 Agencies join forces in methyl bromide monitoring programme
Tue, 10/29/2019 - 00:53 OMV New Zealand marine discharge consent granted with conditions
Fri, 10/04/2019 - 18:50 Non-notified marine consent applications
Mon, 09/30/2019 - 22:19 Use of glyphosate in New Zealand
Fri, 09/27/2019 - 09:40 Next step for cancer treatment trial
Tue, 09/17/2019 - 03:00 Marine discharge consent granted to OMV GSB
Thu, 08/29/2019 - 20:39 Recommendation on Ngaruroro and Clive WCO