Cape Tulip is a very toxic weed and MPI is urging the public to be on the lookout as it can spread easily. If you think you have found Cape Tulip, do not touch the plants or dig them up. Please call Biosecurity New Zealand on 0800 80 99 66.
More info 👉 bit.ly/3UU1wGA

Prolife Foods is recalling batches of Value Pack Roasted Salted Peanuts (400g) as the product contains levels of aflatoxin above the allowable level. The product was released for sale in error following a previous recall on 5 April 2024

Full details here: bit.ly/3xwRRfL

Back to basics for World Hand Hygiene Day 5 May: protect yourself and your whānau: wash your hands before handling food to stop germs spreading to your kai 🧼

For more info, visit: bit.ly/44xNHkn

Divers are making use of the good weather ☀️ by starting to remove exotic caulerpa from Iris Shoal near Kawau Island. This is 1 of 6 new projects, following a $5m funding boost to progress tech to remove caulerpa.

Read about the latest update, here: bit.ly/44k7iEu

Did you know? We are the largest employer of vets in NZ, with more than 300 working across the country and around the world to provide prosperity, sustainability, and help to protect NZ.

👏 On #WorldVeterinaryDay we would like to thank our hard-working vets right across MPI 👏

Epicurean Dairy is recalling batches of its Collective brand Suckies Strawberry Probiotic Yoghurt Pouches as they may contain black plastic. Affected are 4x100g packs, batch numbers 32280 T2 or 32280 T3, and best-before date of 30 APR 2024. Full details 👉 bit.ly/3U8E7Q0

New recreational fishing 🎣 rules for the Chatham Islands, Fiordland, and nationwide marine-caught quinnat salmon come into force on 25 April. To ensure fish stocks in these treasured parts of NZ are sustainable now, and in the future.

New rules, here: bit.ly/38b7f1d

New Zealand Food Safety is advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from Queen Charlotte Sound – Anakiwa up to a line from Dieffenbach Point across to West Head – due to high paralytic shellfish toxin risk.

Full details: bit.ly/3xNDjZw

Fast facts about NZTD 📲
1. It’s free - online or app.
2. Start anytime and submit up to 24 hours before your flight.
3. Make edits right up until passport control.
4. It’s linked to your passport so no need for printing.
5. Create and save a personal profile on the NZTD app.

It was great hosting a small delegation of officials from India’s National Dairy Development Board in Wellington last week. They’ve been in NZ to learn more about our dairying system, as a part of cooperation to further develop our respective 🐄 dairy sectors.

Congrats 👏 to Vicki and Arana from Ngā Hāpu o Te Rāwhiti, Ngāti Kuta rāua Ko Patukeha, our NZ Biosecurity Supreme Award Winners! This dynamic duo are a true embodiment of biosecurity champions in Te Tai Tokerau.

Read about their amazing mahi, here: bit.ly/49Ogl2k

Congratulations 👏 to our New Zealand Biosecurity Awards Winners! The winners exemplify outstanding contributions to biosecurity in New Zealand.

Check all the amazing winners and their biosecurity efforts, here: bit.ly/49Ogl2k

Severe Weather Watches and Warnings issued 🟠🟡🌧💨
Full details at bit.ly/AllWarnings
otagocdem Canterbury CDEMGroup Nelson Tasman CDEM

MPI is closely monitoring the upcoming weather event 🌧 If you have animals – pets 🐱 or livestock 🐮– you can find information about keeping them safe in an emergency, here: bit.ly/3pHuhct

📞Call 0800 RURAL HELP (0800 787 254) or go to bit.ly/2uy93S6

🟡Severe Weather Update🟠

Starting tonight, a major weather system brings rain to Aotearoa NZ for the next few days, starting in the west

Watches and Orange Warnings are out for Heavy Rain and Strong winds - these may be upgraded in the days ahead
bit.ly/AllWarnings

Prolife Foods is recalling specific batches of various Value Pack and Refill Pack products containing peanuts. The concern is that they contain levels of aflatoxins above the allowable level in New Zealand.

Full details on batches affected: bit.ly/3xwRRfL

Matakana Smokehouse is recalling a specific batch of two of its salmon products due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes:
* Citrus Gravlax (variable sizes) - Use By 10-04-24
* Kaffir Gravlax (variable sizes) - Use By 10-04-24

Full details 👉 bit.ly/3xbWzzz

Got anything to declare before you arrive in New Zealand? You can now do this online before you get here. Jump online and complete your NZTD.

Are you looking to import new plant 🌱 varieties into NZ? Do these plants require Level 3B PEQ?

An additional PEQ facility which will be open for new imports in September 2024. To apply or for more info, visit: bit.ly/3Tyjg8r

Lim and Bothers Import & Export Co and Asian Savour World are recalling specific batches of Cau Tre Rice Paper Seafood Spring Roll 480g and Cau Tre Pastry Seafood Spring Roll 500g due to the possible presence of an undeclared allergen (egg).

Full info 👉 bit.ly/4crD3PI