Regular testing programme again confirms no chemical residues found in NZ chicken As part of its regulatory role in ensuring food safety and good agricultural practices in New Zealand, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) conducts a number of residue monitoring programmes for the presence of agricultural compounfds, veterinary medicines and environmental contaminants in the full […]
2017 a good year for meat chicken production
June 2018: Annual figures recently compiled by PIANZ show that total production of meat chicken (in 1000 tonnes) rose by 11,384 in 2017 to: 225,296,giving the industry an estimated value (at wholesale) of $1,1 billion. The increase in production follows similar annual increases for the years 2013 to 2016. Exports of poultry meat and processed […]
High welfare, high standards, high quality, independently audited
Chicken is not only the most consumed protein in this country (Farm Facts, 2017) and a preferred choice by New Zealanders for the dinner table (Colmar Brunton), but it also offers a high degree of product quality and traceability. Every care is taken of the birds from the farm right through to the consumer’s table. […]
Whole Chicken Sizing Change 2017
March 2017: Over the next few months, the sizing system for whole fresh, frozen, stuffed and marinated chickens and hot-cooked chickens sold in New Zealand will change. All brands will change, some sooner than others. The sizing change allows chicken to be sold on the same basis as other meats. The printable poster and brochure below explain […]
Growth Hormones Banned by the NZ Poultry Industry
The use of growth hormones has been banned by our industry in New Zealand for more than 30 years.
Schools & Contests
The Chook Book
Poultry Scores Well in the Dietary Stakes
Protein is essential to the body, as it contains amino acids – the ‘building blocks’ of growth and repair.
Biosecurity Manual for NZ Meat Chicken Growers
PIANZ and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) recently completed work on a new manual, Biosecurity Manual for NZ Meat Chicken Growers.
Welcome to the PIANZ website
If you want to find out about poultry in New Zealand you are in the right place. Welcome to PIANZ where you can find out more about the poultry industry.
How to Cook Turkey – Annabelle White Explains
How do you cook turkey? Watch NZ chef Annabelle White explain how to prepare and cook turkey – and deal with any leftovers.