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New export non-conformance online form – MPI 23rd June 2026 /

New export non-conformance online form – MPI

Export non-conformances can now be reported using an online form, according to the Ministry for Primary Industries.


Blueberry import health standard consultation extended 27th May 2026 /

Blueberry import health standard consultation extended

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Proposed temporary fishery closures in the Hauraki Gulf 27th May 2026 /

Proposed temporary fishery closures in the Hauraki Gulf

Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki, Ngāti Tamaterā, and Ngāti Pāoa have each requested a further two-year temporary closure to the harvest of some shellfish species from Umupuia Beach, Te Mātā and Waipatukahu, and Waiheke Island.


MPI adds guide for food and fibre exporters to India 22nd May 2026 /

MPI adds guide for food and fibre exporters to India

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Fresh blueberry import consultation extended 14th April 2026 /

Fresh blueberry import consultation extended

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Proposed Northland temporary pāua closure out for consultation 10th March 2026 /

Proposed Northland temporary pāua closure out for consultation

Ministry for Primary Industries has opened consultation on a request by Roma Marae, Ahipara Marae, hapū, and community members for a two-year pāua closure at Tauroa Peninsula, Northland.


Middle East conflict: MPI issues primary sector exporter guidance 9th March 2026 /

Middle East conflict: MPI issues primary sector exporter guidance

MPI issues emergency guidance for primary sector exporters as conflict in the Middle East causes widespread transport disruption and route closures.


MPI opens second tranche of organic notice consultation 18th December 2025 /

MPI opens second tranche of organic notice consultation

The Ministry for Primary Industries has begun work to develop notice content to supplement both the Organic Products and Production Regulations, and the Organic Standards Regulations. 


Menzies Aviation cops $150k biosecurity fine 5th December 2025 /

Menzies Aviation cops $150k biosecurity fine

Menzies Aviation has been ordered by the court to pay a penalty of $150,000 for breaches of the Biosecurity Act. 


Table grapes import standard consultation 24th October 2025 /

Table grapes import standard consultation

The Ministry for Primary Industries is looking for feedback on its proposed changes to the import requirements for fresh table grapes for human consumption.


New MPI webpage for ‘innovative’ exporters 8th October 2025 /

New MPI webpage for ‘innovative’ exporters

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Consultation underway for inputs under new organics regime 1st October 2025 /

Consultation underway for inputs under new organics regime

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