Displaying items by tag: Biosecurity

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has lashed out at Auckland International Airport for failing to provide adequate space for MPI’s biosecurity operations.

The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) says controls of movement of fruits and vegetables in Auckland’s Northcote suburb may remain in place throughout winter.

A review of biosecurity controls at New Zealand borders recommends continuously adapting new technology.

A big majority of 1794 submissions received by DairyNZ on the biosecurity response levy were supportive.

Two more male Queensland fruit fly have been found in Northcote, bringing the total to six.

Farm biosecurity raises questions about rural professionals visiting farms then needing to clean their footwear.

More fruit flies have been found in Auckland. 

A second Queensland fruit fly has been discovered on Auckland’s North Shore.

A second type of fruit fly has been found in a surveillance trap in the Auckland suburb of Otara.

A single male Queensland fruit fly has been found in a surveillance trap in the Auckland suburb of Devonport.