Predator operation a boost for blue ducks

19 August 2019

OSPRI and DOC aerial 1080 in the Rangihaua Forest under Ruapehu will see TB eradicated and blue ducks saved from predators.

Clarence Valley deer repellent trial update

16 August 2019

Trial of new deer repellent included in Clarence and Awatere aerial operations

August Edition 2019

14 August 2019

This month the focus is on disease control operations with the annual consultation open. We talk with grazier James Reeves on managing his NAIT location. While the new NAIT standards are set to bring added value for farmers.

New NAIT standards provides value for farmers

13 August 2019

Farmers and NAIT users to benefit from new NAIT Standards. These changes follow the recent NAIT standards consultation and affect tag manufacturers, accredited entities and, information providers that undertake services for farmers.

Bats to benefit from Ruapehu predator control

12 August 2019

Pekapeka protected by upcoming predator control.

Animal traceability a lifestyler’s priority

9 August 2019

Lifestyle block owners who manage livestock have a responsibility to their farming neighbours and wider industry to meet their NAIT obligations says lifestyle farmer Chloë Dear.

Consultation opens for proposed TBfree 2020 disease control operations

6 August 2019

Ruapehu predators face a cold winter

5 August 2019

For the possums, stoats and rats that terrorise the Ruapehu’s birds and bats, this winter might be their last.

Halo of happiness for Dunedin birds

31 July 2019

OSPRI's possum control around Dunedin is a boon for native birds and a big boost for the community-based predator free movement.

Traceability system to benefit from proposed biosecurity overhaul

23 July 2019

OSPRI says proposed changes to New Zealand’s biosecurity system are another progressive step to strengthening our National Animal Identification and Tracing system (NAIT).