Tag: ministry_for_primary_industries
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TENDERS & AWARDS #19 | 11 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
MPI seeks nationwide managed service for databases, identity and integration platforms as five new tenders open and four close Monday
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and InternetEnvironmentTransportation New Zealand public-sector procurementGETS tendersMinistry for Primary Industriesmanaged serviceSQL ServerAzure AD B2CMicrosoft BizTalk ServerBay of Plenty Regional CouncilWhakatāne flood gatesGreater Wellington Regional Councilenvironmental restoration servicesWhakatāne District CouncilValley Road restorationGrey District Councilfootpath renewalsHealth New ZealandMolecular Diagnostics Capability PanelNew Plymouth District CouncilCoastal WalkwayAirwaysEducation PayrollTenders & Awardstenders
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New Zealand Food and Fibre Exports Hit Record $65.2 Billion
New Zealand food and fibre exports reached a record $65.2 billion in the year to 30 June 2026, up 8 per cent, with dairy, meat and wool, and horticulture all posting gains.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentTradeAgricultureEconomyEnvironment New Zealand food and fibre exportsTodd McClayMinistry for Primary Industriesdairy exportsmeat and wool exportsNew Zealand-India free trade agreementhorticulture exportsNew Zealand Government
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TENDERS & AWARDS #14 | 6 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
University of Waikato tests market for NZ$30–35m recreation facility as Watercare, Queenstown-Lakes and Auckland Council open major infrastructure procurements
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEconomyMilitaryTransportationEducation New Zealand public-sector procurementtenderscontract awardsUniversity of WaikatoUniRecWatercareQueenstown-Lakes District CouncilAuckland CouncilMinistry of DefenceHealth New ZealandMinistry for Primary IndustriesTimaru District CouncilWairoa District CouncilTranspowerHorizons Regional CouncilDepartment of Internal AffairsGETSinfrastructureTENDERS & AWARDS
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Southland and Clutha Farmers Get Government Support After Wettest Winter Since 1980
Government classifies extreme wet and cold conditions across Southland and the Clutha District as a medium-scale adverse event, unlocking up to $50,000 in support and tax relief for farmers.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherAgricultureGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentSocial Issues SouthlandClutha Districtmedium-scale adverse eventTodd McClayMark PattersonRural Support TrustMinistry for Primary IndustriesNew Zealand Government
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TENDERS & AWARDS #11 | 1 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Ministry of Health opens nine-day procurement for independent review of Health NZ infrastructure-delivery functions, plus outsourced payroll, costing SaaS, hospital fire remediation, road upgrades and workforce training
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentEconomyTransportationEducation NZ public-sector procurementGETS tendersMinistry of HealthHealth New ZealandTe Kawa Mataaho Public Service CommissionNew Zealand Customs ServiceWaikato District CouncilAuckland CouncilMinistry of EducationMinistry for Primary IndustriesTimaru District CouncilKāpiti Coast District CouncilNZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahicontract awardstenders and awardstendersTENDERS & AWARDS
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New Zealand Boosts Bird Flu Surveillance with $150,000 for Wildlife Care Facilities
Six accredited wildlife care facilities will share $150,000 in one-off government funding to strengthen New Zealand's bird flu surveillance and response, ministers Tama Potaka and Andrew Hoggard say.
Politics and GovernmentHealthAgricultureEnvironmentFederal Government bird flubiosecuritywildlife care facilitiesTama PotakaAndrew HoggardMinistry for Primary IndustriesNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Proposes Cutting Red Tape for Dietary Supplements Exporters
Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard says proposed rules would let dietary supplement exporters meet only importing country requirements, ending double-up on labelling and composition rules.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTradeEconomyLegal dietary supplementsAndrew HoggardFood SafetyexportersMinistry for Primary IndustriesregulationNew Zealand Government
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New Dairy Cattle Welfare Code Raises Standards for Calves and Milking Cows
New Zealand's revised Dairy Cattle Code of Welfare requires twice-daily calf feeding and a higher minimum body condition score, with new tethering and backing gate rules proposed.
Politics and GovernmentAgricultureGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLegal Dairy CattleAnimal WelfareNicola GriggMinistry for Primary IndustriesCode of WelfareNew Zealand Government
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New 'NZ Pine' Brand to Boost New Zealand Wood Exports
New Zealand launches 'NZ Pine' brand, a partnership between government and forestry sector, to enhance its global reputation as a trusted, premium wood supplier. The brand aims to boost export earnings and meet demand for sustainable, transparent supply chains.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEconomyTradeEnvironmentFederal Government ForestryWood ExportsNZ PineSustainable ForestryRadiata PineMinistry for Primary IndustriesNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Government Boosts Rural Catchment Group Funding for Land Management
New Zealand Government commits $40.5 million over four years to rural catchment groups, boosting land management and water quality efforts. The funding, including $13.5 million for 2026/2027, aims to provide certainty and expand support for farmers' environmental initiatives.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsAgricultureEnvironmentEconomy New Zealand GovernmentRural Catchment GroupsEnvironmental FundingLand ManagementWater QualityMinistry for Primary Industries
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New Zealand's Bottom Trawl Footprint Remains Minimal, Minister Says
New data shows New Zealand's bottom trawl footprint covers just 1.7% of its waters, largely in previously fished areas. Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones highlights the industry's economic importance and ongoing innovation to reduce environmental impacts.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEnvironmentEconomyState GovernmentsAustralasiaAgriculture Bottom TrawlingFisheriesShane JonesMinistry for Primary IndustriesFishing IndustryExportsNew Zealand Government
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MPI Initiates DIRA Review Targeting Fonterra's Competition Rules
New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries has launched a review of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act (DIRA). The review will assess if competition provisions regulating Fonterra are still necessary and beneficial, with a report due to Parliament by June 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessAgricultureGeneral PoliticsEconomyLegal DIRAFonterraMinistry for Primary IndustriesTodd McClayDairy IndustryRegulatory ReviewNew Zealand Government
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Federated Farmers Accuses Greenpeace of Misleading Public on Glyphosate
Federated Farmers accuses Greenpeace of spreading misinformation about glyphosate levels, stating that New Zealand's food system is safe and that Greenpeace is prioritizing fear over facts with alarmist headlines.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyAgricultureEnvironmentSocial Issues Federated FarmersGreenpeaceglyphosateDavid Birkettfood safetyMinistry for Primary Industries