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The EPA has approved the use of a new potato fungicide, Emesto Prime.
Read more: https://t.co/KRv0UE5RbQ

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An independent panel has approved resource consent, subject to conditions, to subdivide approximately 28 hectares of land for development in Flaxmere, Hastings. Read more here:
https://t.co/9ZWTMOOG7x

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The EPA has banned PFAS – also known as ‘forever chemicals’ – in cosmetic products from 31 December 2026, after reviewing rules for ingredients in these products.

More info here: https://t.co/bstoeNa4dw

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An independent panel has approved resource consent, subject to conditions, to subdivide approximately 6 hectares of land for residential and commercial development in Papakura, Auckland. Read more here: https://t.co/Ve6szGkZlb

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An independent panel has approved resource consent, subject to conditions, to expand Holly Lea Retirement Village in Fendalton, Christchurch. Read more here: https://t.co/jpBc32ttMg

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The EPA’s latest annual report on aerial 1080 operations shows a larger area was treated in 2022, but little change in the number of operations or the area covered over the past 11 years.

Read more: https://t.co/7cjnLZzuMr

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EPA seeks views on proposed changes to information required from hazardous substance importers and manufacturers. Read more here: https://t.co/r7k5CI0d5x

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The EPA wants feedback on initial risk assessments for some synthetic pyrethroid insecticides to help prepare for a reassessment of these substances.

Have your say now: https://t.co/KmGGcsf8Mk

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An independent panel has approved resource consent, subject to conditions, to construct a new hospital inpatient building in central Dunedin. Read more here: https://t.co/4ePZEqrtbt

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The Environmental Protection Authority has issued an advisory notice urging people to take more care to stop plants sprayed with weedkillers containing clopyralid from contaminating compost.

Read our advisory notice: https://t.co/UEFLw4efL4

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The EPA is asking for views on changes to the rules for lead levels in paint and art materials, such as chalk, crayons, and felt-tip pens.

Have your say now: https://t.co/Wysbl7Lqdw

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The EPA has released its annual decision on special permits to import hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).

Read more: https://t.co/8Boi5LK7Tx

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An independent panel has approved a fast-track application, subject to conditions, to subdivide land on Carrington Road in Point Chevalier, Auckland. Read more here: https://t.co/uYEIu9nI5f

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An independent panel has approved resource consent, subject to conditions, to construct approximately 62 units in Silverdale, Auckland. Read more here: https://t.co/4bXVUyPDv0

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An independent panel has approved resource consent, subject to conditions, a consent application to construct two apartment buildings in Ōrākei, Auckland. Read more here: https://t.co/AwX38IN923

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An independent panel has granted fast-track resource consent for the Wooing Tree Stage 4 development in Cromwell. Read more here: https://t.co/LnJuI7MYM7

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An independent panel has granted fast-track resource consent to construct a pedestrian and cycle path in Auckland. Read more here: https://t.co/5OMjGevuwN

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An independent panel has granted fast-track resource consent to develop a residential subdivision at West Hoe Heights, Ōrewa, Auckland. Read more here: https://t.co/gWRLXpGAgv

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An independent panel has granted fast-track resource consent to subdivide land and build a housing development in south-eastern Drury, South Auckland. Read more here: https://t.co/CmjWGN9quu