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Mediterranean fanworm widespread in Lyttelton Port
3 July 2008
A thorough search of the Lyttelton Port and surrounding marine environment for the pest marine species the Mediterranean fanworm has revealed the organism is widespread in the inner harbour.

Candidatus Liberibacter spp bacterium detected in new host
30 June 2008
The Candidatus Liberibacter spp. bacterium, recently found in glasshouse tomato and capsicum crops, has now been detected in commercial potato crops in the Auckland region.
Fanworm search begins in Lyttelton
30 June 2008
Work begins today on surveying Lyttelton port for the marine pest the Mediterranean fanworm (Sabella spallanzanii).
Impacts of drought will require ongoing management
20 June 2008
The National Drought Committee says the drought will have long term consequences for farmers and the sector must be well prepared to manage the ongoing impact.
MAFBNZ to discontinue funding national Dutch Elm Disease programme
5 June 2008
MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ) will discontinue funding national management of the Dutch Elm Disease programme.
New bacterium affects fresh tomatoes and capsicums
4 June 2008
MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ) has today withdrawn phytosanitary certification for New Zealand fresh tomato and capsicum export produce until further notice, following the confirmation of a new disease-causing bacterium in three commercial hot-house operations in the North Island.

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