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Media releases
ACVM Amendment Bill opens door to timely access to innovation
Animal and Plant Health NZ (APHANZ) has welcomed the passing of the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (ACVM) Amendment Bill... read more →
23 September 2026
Reform intent backed — delivery yet to be decided
New Zealand's farmers, growers, and veterinarians need timely, trusted access to the agricultural and horticultural products that keep pests and... read more →
13 September 2026
New APHANZ Board appointments
Back row, from L to R: Nigel Johnston, Fraser Hodgson, Ed Catherwood, Chris Binns,... read more →
29 July 2026
2026 APHANZ Awards celebrate long standing sector contributions
23 July 2026 Animal and Plant Health New Zealand (APHANZ) celebrated long standing service to the sector at its annual... read more →
23 July 2026
Announcing the full programme for the APHANZ Annual Conference – 22 July 2026, Wellington
Animal and Plant Health NZ (APHANZ) has unveiled the full programme for its 2026 Annual Conference, taking place on 22... read more →
6 July 2026
Reforms a welcome step toward faster access to primary sector tools
Proposed reforms to speed up approvals for critical tools used by farmers, growers and veterinarians are a good first step,... read more →
15 June 2026
Smarter rules, stronger future: APHANZ welcomes reform bills opportunity
Smarter rules, stronger future - APHANZ welcomes reform bills opportunity Proposed reforms to the approval process for critical tools used... read more →
14 May 2026
Hot chips live to fry another day, but crop protection remains under the grill
The approval of a new fungicide seed treatment to combat diseases in potatoes is positive, however growers will be hoping... read more →
14 April 2026
Smarter rules, Stronger future: APHANZ’s 2026 Manifesto sets out a blueprint for innovation and supply chain resilience
Animal and Plant Health NZ (APHANZ) today launched its 2026 Manifesto, calling for a fit-for-purpose regulatory framework to support innovation,... read more →
1 April 2026Featured
Celebrating International Day of Rural Women
Acknowledging international day of Rural Women. Today we celebrate the rural wahine of Aotearoa, who are a huge part of... read more →
15 October 2025
Bio-insecticide innovation for brassica pest
APHANZ members want the current review of the approval path for new products to result in a trusted process and... read more →
9 February 2025
More than extra resources needed to tackle delays in approving new products
Animal and Plant Health NZ welcomes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intent to recruit more staff to process new agricultural and... read more →
5 February 2025
Pioneering to protect our taonga
APHANZ members want the current review of the approval path for new products to result in a trusted process and... read more →
5 January 2025
Prioritising farmer access to new tools that reduce emissions
APHANZ members want the current review of the approval path for new products to result in a trusted process and... read more →
19 December 2024
Regulatory review vital to primary sector growth
The Government’s agricultural and horticultural products regulatory review must address the current backlog of new products awaiting approval, says industry group... read more →
13 November 2024
Navigating the Compliance Conundrum
In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, growers are facing a formidable challenge – the burden of compliance. The intricate web... read more →
15 February 2024
Animal health solutions are key to reaching our emissions targets
Animal diseases are associated with significant increases in livestock greenhouse gas emissions and land use, and reduced productivity. In addition,... read more →
25 May 2023
Protecting bees from killer mites
A survey by Landcare Research estimates that 6.4 percent of bee colonies are lost due to the Varroa Destructor mite,... read more →
20 May 2023
