HortNZ Congratulates MPI On Successful Eradication
Horticulture New Zealand is pleased to be able to congratulate the Ministry for Primary Industries on its successful
eradication of the Queensland fruit fly from the Auckland suburb of Grey Lynn.
“This detection gave New Zealand’s commercial fruit and vegetable growers some of the scariest moments they’ve ever had
to deal with,” HortNZ president Julian Raine says.
Since the detection in February MPI has re-evaluated and strengthened border protection systems, and introduced a border
clearance levy to provide a fair and sustainable funding base for passenger processing.
“These improvements have given a lot of confidence to our members,” Julian says.
The New Zealand horticulture industry owes a deep debt of gratitude to the residents of the affected areas in Grey Lynn.
“We can’t thank the residents, and the affected local retailers, enough for their concern and their vigilance.
“These people have spent almost the entire year remembering not to take fruit and vegetables out of their area. It has
been a long commitment for them.”
HortNZ, Pipfruit New Zealand and Kiwifruit Vine Health will be presenting householders in the ‘zone A’ containment area
with a small thank you gift as a token of our appreciation before Christmas.
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