{"id":356829,"date":"2026-03-31T13:19:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T13:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/356829\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T13:19:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T13:19:11","slug":"horticulture-new-zealand-welcomes-lifting-of-fruit-fly-movement-controls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/356829\/","title":{"rendered":"Horticulture New Zealand welcomes lifting of fruit fly movement controls"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) has welcomed the lifting of movement controls on fruit and vegetables in Papatoetoe, Auckland, following the successful response to the detection of an Oriental fruit fly.<\/p>\n

“The decision by Biosecurity New Zealand to end the controls operation is great news for growers,” said Kate Scott, chief executive of HortNZ.<\/p>\n

“We’re pleased with the prompt action taken by Biosecurity New Zealand when the fruit fly was detected and appreciate the help and co-operation from residents and businesses of Papatoetoe to ensure fruit and vegetables were safely disposed of.<\/p>\n

“The fruit fly poses a significant threat to New Zealand’s fruit and vegetable industries. Growers’ livelihoods rely on a strong, responsive system to protect their crops, orchards and market access.”<\/p>\n

For more information:
Horticulture New Zealand
Tel: +64 (0) 4 472 3795
Email: [email\u00a0protected]<\/a>
www.hortnz.co.nz<\/a><\/p>\n


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