Entity
Public service
The Ministry for Primary Industries manages and regulates the farming, fishing, food, animal welfare, biosecurity and forestry sectors of New Zealand's primary industries.
It helps ensure the food we produce is safe, increases sustainable resource use and protects New Zealand from biological risk.
New Zealand Food Safety proposes changes to rules for processing bivalve molluscan shellfish, verifying fish animal material depots, and scientific names of fish.
Closes today · 23 September 2026
Ministry for Primary Industries · Public service
MPI is consulting on options to change New Zealand rules covering homekill and recreational catch, including the 28-day rule, consumption rules for who may eat the products, and whether listed service providers must label them.
Closes in 12 days · 5 October 2026
Ministry for Primary Industries · Public service
The Ministry for Primary Industries is consulting on levy, fee and hourly-rate changes for red meat, animal product approvals, organics trade certification and bee product processing.
Closes in 22 days · 15 October 2026
Ministry for Primary Industries · Public service
The Ministry for Primary Industries is consulting on changes to New Zealand’s organic regulatory system before businesses must fully comply with the Organic Standards Regulations from 31 March 2028.
Closed 1 day ago · 22 September 2026
Ministry for Primary Industries · Public service
Fisheries New Zealand is consulting on whether to keep Whangārei Harbour closed to recreational scallop fishing or allow seasonal fishing under possible new harvest rules.
Closed 5 days ago · 18 September 2026
Ministry for Primary Industries · Public service
Taranaki iwi and hapū have requested a two-year closure of fisheries waters along the western Taranaki coastline to support shellfish recovery, data collection, and a longer-term protection strategy.
Closed 7 days ago · 16 September 2026
Ministry for Primary Industries · Public service
MPI is consulting on a draft import health standard for microorganisms, animal-derived biological products and cell lines.
Closed 29 days ago · 25 August 2026
Ministry for Primary Industries · Public service
MPI is consulting on a draft import health standard for specified animal products for human use.
Closed 29 days ago · 25 August 2026
Ministry for Primary Industries · Public service
Fisheries New Zealand is seeking local community feedback on applications for two mātaitai reserves covering parts of Whangārei Harbour and Bream Bay.
Closed 33 days ago · 21 August 2026
Ministry for Primary Industries · Public service
Fisheries New Zealand is consulting on a requested two-year closure of part of Ōhiwa Harbour to mussel harvesting so juvenile mussels can mature and help restore the local mussel beds.
Closed 33 days ago · 21 August 2026
Ministry for Primary Industries · Public service
MPI is consulting on proposed updates to animal welfare rules and guidance for layer hens.
Closed 40 days ago · 14 August 2026
Ministry for Primary Industries · Public service
MPI is consulting on options to improve traceability for horses and other equines.
Closed 57 days ago · 28 July 2026
Ministry for Primary Industries · Public service
MPI is consulting on fishery sustainability measures for the October 2026 round.
Closed 61 days ago · 24 July 2026
Ministry for Primary Industries · Public service
MPI is consulting on proposed changes to some commercial fishing disposal reporting codes.
Closed 70 days ago · 15 July 2026
Ministry for Primary Industries · Public service
MPI is consulting on proposed changes to official assurance requirements under the Animal Products Notice.
Closed 76 days ago · 9 July 2026
Ministry for Primary Industries · Public service
MPI is consulting on proposed changes to requirements for recognised agencies and people carrying out food safety functions.
Closed 78 days ago · 7 July 2026
Ministry for Primary Industries · Public service
MPI is consulting on proposed temporary fishery closures in the Hauraki Gulf.
Closed 82 days ago · 3 July 2026
Ministry for Primary Industries · Public service
MPI is consulting on the terms of reference for the 2026-27 review of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001.
Closed 86 days ago · 29 June 2026
Ministry for Primary Industries · Public service
