Ministry for Primary Industries (New Zealand) ( MPI NZ)

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About Ministry for Primary Industries (New Zealand)

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is focused on growing and protecting New Zealand. The Government's goal to grow the economy in order to deliver greater prosperity, security and opportunities for all New Zealanders is our key driver. New Zealand needs to lift the long-term performance of the economy and the agriculture, food, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture industries will play a central role in this.

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Wed, 01/07/2026 - 21:15 Fruit fly investigation continues in Auckland controls on produce movement now in place
Wed, 01/07/2026 - 02:57 Biosecurity New Zealand investigating and boosting trapping after finding fruit fly in Auckland
Mon, 12/22/2025 - 15:51 Public urged to remain vigilant for hornets over summer holidays
Wed, 12/17/2025 - 03:57 Farmer and livestock agent who illegally removed NAIT tags from cows with bovine disease fined $15,000
Mon, 12/08/2025 - 04:45 Auckland man fined $9,800, restrictions placed on animal ownership
Thu, 11/20/2025 - 06:07 Foodstuffs South Island fined $39,000 for selling recalled hummus
Thu, 11/20/2025 - 05:57 Fishery officers in Gisborne catch 2 divers with 369 undersize paua
Sun, 11/16/2025 - 21:45 Inaugural AMR Award winners Taranaki Veterinary Centre at the forefront of the fight against antimicrobial resistance in animals
Thu, 10/30/2025 - 05:28 Glyphosate residue limits to stay at 0.1mg/kg for wheat, barley and oats, with restrictions introduced on permitted use
Fri, 10/17/2025 - 04:15 Aoraki Salmons outstanding quality, sustainability, and innovative problem-solving hit the sweet spot to take out Primary Sector Award
Sun, 09/28/2025 - 20:57 Dargaville calf rearer fined $15,000 over poor care of animals
Sat, 09/20/2025 - 15:27 Significant recall of Tasti brand products due to possible presence of small metal pieces
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 06:09 Deep brand green garlic recalled due to possible Salmonella
Thu, 08/28/2025 - 04:40 Frozen sprouted beans and mixed vegetables recalled due to possible presence of Salmonella
Tue, 08/26/2025 - 06:12 Fishery officers backed by police catch fishers with 422 paua
Tue, 08/26/2025 - 00:19 Ashburton man banned from owning horses for 3 years, ordered to do 300 hours community work
Fri, 08/22/2025 - 06:15 Fruitae brand Lemon Flavour Sorbet recalled due to undeclared allergen (milk)
Thu, 08/07/2025 - 23:45 Christchurch man jailed for 18 months for poaching sea cucumbers
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