Didymo Solution found

Graham Carter made this Official Information request to Ministry for Primary Industries

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From: Graham Carter

Dear Ministry for Primary Industries,

We have understand that a solution to the diymo problem in the South Island rivers has been found and and this solution has been tested and proven to be 100% effective by Niwa.

This solution is currently being sold to Universities, Salmon farmers andd fishing guides.

Is the MPI aware of this and can you please provide any further information.

Yours faithfully,

Graham Carter

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From: Ministerials
Ministry for Primary Industries

Tēnā koe Graham,

Thank you for your official information request as below.

Your request will be considered and an answer provided in accordance with the requirements of the Official Information Act 1982.

If you have any questions regarding this request, please email [email address].

Ngā mihi,

Gabrielle Mackintosh | Ministerial Support Officer
Ministerials & Business Support | Office of the Director-General
Ministry for Primary Industries - Manatū Ahu Matua
Telephone: 0800 00 83 83 | Web: Ministerials Kotahi Page or www.mpi.govt.nz

-----Original Message-----
From: Graham Carter [mailto:[FOI #5589 email]]
Sent: Monday, 20 March 2017 11:05 a.m.
To: Ministerials <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Didymo Solution found

Dear Ministry for Primary Industries,

We have understand that a solution to the diymo problem in the South Island rivers has been found and and this solution has been tested and proven to be 100% effective by Niwa.

This solution is currently being sold to Universities, Salmon farmers andd fishing guides.

Is the MPI aware of this and can you please provide any further information.

Yours faithfully,

Graham Carter

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From: Ministry for Primary Industries Ministerials Group
Ministry for Primary Industries

Dear Graham Carter,

I refer to the questions you submitted to the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) on the subject of didymo. Your questions were passed on to the relevant MPI officials who have contacted you by phone on 21 March 2017, and also corresponded with you via your alternate email address on various occasions after this date.

MPI considers this matter closed.

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