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![David Seymour announces review into farming sector ‘red tape’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
David Seymour announces review into farming sector ‘red tape’
'If we don’t remove barriers to productivity, we will fall behind our global competitors.'
![MPI reports forecast dip in primary industry export revenue](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
MPI reports forecast dip in primary industry export revenue
MPI released Situation and Outlook for the Primary Industries report at Fieldays.
!['Unacceptable risk': Freight company fined for biosecurity breaches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Unacceptable risk': Freight company fined for biosecurity breaches
The breaches posed an 'unacceptable risk' to New Zealand's biosecurity.
![Deadly virus poses increasing threat to NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Deadly virus poses increasing threat to NZ
Deadly virus could be an increasing threat to NZ because of climate change.
![‘Zombie’ snapper caught in Auckland suggests disease more widespread](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
‘Zombie’ snapper caught in Auckland suggests disease more widespread
The sick snapper caught near Port Albert suggest the problem is widespread.
!['Don’t take it all on yourself': Hawke's Bay farmers struggling as economic and environmental setbacks collide](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Don’t take it all on yourself': Hawke's Bay farmers struggling as economic and environmental setbacks collide
Tough economic conditions are compounding with the lasting impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.
!['Hitler was right': MPI investigating 'abhorrent' posts from staff member's account](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Hitler was right': MPI investigating 'abhorrent' posts from staff member's account
The employee says his Instagram account was hacked and he did not make the comments.
![Oranga Tamariki spends more than $800k on contractors, consultants on plan to axe 447 jobs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Oranga Tamariki spends more than $800k on contractors, consultants on plan to axe 447 jobs
Minister for Children Karen Chhour is defending the spend-up.
![What’s New Zealand worth? Govt plans include option for $100 levy on tourists](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
What’s New Zealand worth? Govt plans include option for $100 levy on tourists
Country out of pocket by $250m to support international visitors.
![Could short-rotation forestry unlock NZ's green energy future?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Could short-rotation forestry unlock NZ's green energy future?
A two-year study sheds light on short-rotation forestry opportunities for regional NZ.
![Public sector cuts: MPI confirms 391 roles to go](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Public sector cuts: MPI confirms 391 roles to go
NZTA is also disestablishing roles due to policy changes.
![Deer industry ready to help farmers tackle integrated farm planning](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Deer industry ready to help farmers tackle integrated farm planning
DINZ focuses on simplifying navigation for farmers dealing with integrated farm planning.
![More beef farmers join genetics programme](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
More beef farmers join genetics programme
There are now 37 farmers involved in the Informing New Zealand Beef programme.
![James Shaw gives final speech to Parliament, reveals post-politics job](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
James Shaw gives final speech to Parliament, reveals post-politics job
Shaw resigned as the Green Party co-leader in January.
![Gisborne cockroach and corpse loving ‘coffin fly’ identified in Whangārei man’s supermarket cheese](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Gisborne cockroach and corpse loving ‘coffin fly’ identified in Whangārei man’s supermarket cheese
MPI is still investigating a pensioner's 1kg block of cheese.
![Wilding pine work ‘will go backwards’ with reduced funding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Wilding pine work ‘will go backwards’ with reduced funding
“Wilding pines overwhelm our landscapes, kill native plants and force out native animals."
![Iwi apply for temporary fishing closures in Hauraki Gulf](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Iwi apply for temporary fishing closures in Hauraki Gulf
The MPI is seeking feedback on an application relating to three areas in the Hauraki Gulf.
![Matthew Hooton: Government’s savings programme half-hearted, poorly targeted](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Matthew Hooton: Government’s savings programme half-hearted, poorly targeted
OPINION: With the dire need to cut costs, agencies should have to justify why they exist.
!['Delicate balance': School explores options for on-site farm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Delicate balance': School explores options for on-site farm
The farm animals are staying, but the use of the land is being extended.
![Why is the Govt slashing thousands of public sector jobs - and how will it affect Wellington?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Why is the Govt slashing thousands of public sector jobs - and how will it affect Wellington?
ANALYSIS: The Government's cuts will hurt, but their wider impact might be muted.
![MPI take cockroach contaminated cheese from shopper](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
MPI take cockroach contaminated cheese from shopper
MPI officers have taken away a cockroach-infested block of cheese from a shopper.