Proposed changes to cost recovery settings: 2027 annual review
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.
- Closing date
- 15 October 2026 at 5pm
- Added to Civics
- 15 September 2026
- Source category
- Public service
- Source body
- Ministry for Primary Industries
- Last checked
- 15 September 2026
Closes in 22 days
Plain-English summary
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.
Read the official consultation material for the detailed proposal, supporting documents and submission method.
Why it matters
The red meat levy change is intended to offset declining slaughter volumes.
Returning the approval-services hourly rate follows a surplus being returned to industry.
Regulating the organics trade-certification fee would allow cost recovery to continue at current rates during transition to the new regulatory regime.
Who may care
- Red meat processors
- Organics sectors
- Bee product processors
How to make a submission
- Read the official consultation material.
- Submit feedback through the official consultation page before the closing date.
Disclaimer
Civics.nz is an independent plain-English guide and is not an official government website. Always check the official source before making a submission.