Media release

MAF presentation to Council

Posted On: Thursday, 31 July 2003

At today's Strategic Planning and Policy Co-ordination committee meeting, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry senior officials outlined to councillors the possibility of using aerial spraying to eradicate gypsy moth.

The presentation covered a background on the asian gypsy moth, the incursion in Hamilton, what action has been taken to date in response to that, and what would likely be involved if aerial spraying is to be used.

A staff report will go to Council and councillors will discuss the matter at the next full Council meeting, Wednesday, 6 August.