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New 1080 regulations – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 27 February 201703 August 2018

New regulations under the Resource Management Act will bring the control of 1080 under national, rather than regional, control. Environment […]

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National concern over 1080 threat

In the News  |  Published: 11 March 201528 March 2016

A criminal threat to contaminate infant formula powder with the pesticide 1080 has been made public by authorities, who remain […]

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Scombroid fish poisoning – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 05 February 2014

AusSMC: Following reports linking scombroid fish poisoning to the deaths of Queenslanders Noelene Bischoff, 54, and her 14-year-old daughter Yvana […]

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New centre highlights advances in pest control

In the News  |  Published: 31 August 201106 September 2011

‘Next generation’ tools for the control of pests in New Zealand were unveiled yesterday at the opening of the The […]

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1080 use – is it justified? Scientists respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 November 200913 November 2009

Groups who want 1080 banned in New Zealand are preparing for nationwide protests this Sunday. 1080, or sodium fluoroacetate, is […]

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