The Ministry of Primary Industries has hinted that it might drop charges brought against a Pukekura couple for making possum pies without a proper risk management procedure.
A ministry spokesman said they had been in discussions with Peter and Justine Salter, who run the Bushman's Centre, for the past month, with a view to bringing the business into line with food regulations.
"If improvements are made to MPI's satisfaction, then the charges will be dropped. A resolution along these lines is looking promising," a spokesman said.
When the couple last appeared in the Greymouth District Court to face the charges, Mr Salter had said he was prepared to defend the charges in court, but noted that mediation was under way with MPI.
