Fact sheet outlining central government assistance after an adverse event. The aim is to provide some initial recovery support. The information includes a description of measures available at any time, as well as measures available only after a formal biosecurity event declaration.

Fact sheet 7 of 7 relating to the "Draft National Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks (NPOA-Sharks) 2013" consultation document. This fact sheet outlines the "Draft NPOA-Sharks" goal to improve the information available from NZ vessels and fishers to conserve sharks and manage fisheries that impact on sharks.

Fact sheet 6 of 7 relating to the "Draft National Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks (NPOA-Sharks) 2013" consultation document. This fact sheet outlines New Zealand's goal of engaging internationally to promote the conservation of sharks, the management of fisheries that impact upon sharks and the long-term sustainable utilisation of sharks.

Fact sheet 5 of 7 relating to the "Draft National Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks (NPOA-Sharks) 2013" consultation document. This fact sheet outlines the proposal that the "Draft NPOA-Sharks" incorporates the establishment of a research programme to investigate non-fishing anthropogenic and environmental impacts on shark populations.

Fact sheet 4 of 7 relating to the "Draft National Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks (NPOA-Sharks) 2013" consultation document. This fact sheet outlines the "Draft NPOA-Sharks" proposed goal of effective communication and information-sharing between government agencies and stakeholders.

Fact sheet 3 of 7 relating to the "Draft National Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks (NPOA-Sharks) 2013" consultation document. This fact sheet outlines the fishery-specific strategies for prohibiting shark finning, minimising incidental catch, while encouraging full use of dead sharks.

Fact sheet 2 of 7 relating to the "Draft National Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks (NPOA-Sharks) 2013" consultation document. This fact sheet outlines the proposed goal of maintaining the biodiversity and long-term viability of shark populations based on assessment of stock status, appropriate levels of mortaility and protection of critical habitats.

Fact sheet 1 of 7 relating to the "Draft National Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks (NPOA-Sharks) 2013" consultation document. This fact sheet outlines the overall purpose of the "Draft NPOA-Sharks" document to maintain the biodiversity and long-term viability of all New Zealand shark populations and ensure utilisation of sharks is sustainable.

This factsheet provides some general guidance about the reporting requirements for commercial freshwater eel fishers such as how to complete Freshwater Eel Catch Effort Returns (ECERs) and/or Freshwater Eel Catch Landing Returns (ECLRs) under the Fisheries (Reporting) Regulations 2001.

Bamboo longhorn beetles are post-harvest pests of bamboo. The larvae feed on dry bamboo stems and harvested canes and stakes and are not likely to cause damage to other plants or plant products in New Zealand. The bamboo tiger longhorn beetle, Chlorophorus annularis, is a new to New Zealand organism of particular interest to MPI. This species is an unwanted organism under the Biosecurity Act.

This fact sheet details the possibility black grass may establish in New Zealand from a seed spill. Although there is a low chance, MPI is currently working with Federated Farmers, Foundation for Arable Research and Environment Canterbury Regional Council to develop a surveillance and control strategy to mitigate any biosecurity risk.

This fact sheet details the second of two SFF projects where a group of Waikato farmers realised yellow bristle grass was an emerging problem and sought scientific input. The projects have helped them learn more about this weed and its behaviours and to generate practical management advice to share with the pastoral farming community on how to prevent it spreading.

Wilding conifers threaten landscape values, biodiversity and land-use options in the high country. It is estimated they affect about 800 000 hectares of the South Island and about 300 000 hectares of the North Island. In June 2012, the Wilding Conifer Management Group agreed a set of priorities for wilding control, and in 2013 initiated a project that is being co-funded by the SFF to progress this.

This project set out to describe best practice in free-range pork production. Six free-range New Zealand pig farms were visited and good practices documented. The following key aspects were covered: environment (soil type, rainfall, topography; housing, nutrition, feeding, stocking rates, health, husbandry, resource consent requirements, and management (of soil cover and waste run-off).

This fact sheet details a project that documented and disseminated successful organic management practices. Its aim was to lift productivity across the organic dairy sector and stimulate a higher level of certified organic dairy production.