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Protecting our way of life

Protecting the environment and the people who live and work in it, for a better way of life.

What's happening

A fungicide to protect potatoes and cabbages has been approved for use in New Zealand.

This edition of Te Pūtara reflects that September is Bee Aware Month.

Check out our public events all about these amazing insects.

Read about the methyl bromide hearing and import reminders on mothballs and fireworks.

Take a look at our Facebook page which provides information about the work we do and our Safer Homes programme.

Find out how to keep yourself, your whānau, our communities and environment safe around chemicals.

Take part in the decision making on an application that's open for public submission.

Not sure where to look? You can search the contents of this website or our extensive databases and records