NAIT reporting timeframes extended in Tairāwhiti

We have extended the timeframes for updating NAIT to help ease some of the pressure on farmers and other People in Charge of Animals (PICAs) in the Tairāwhiti region. 

Photo credit: Dave Allen, NIWA

This extension continues until 48 hours after the local state of emergency is lifted for the area. Keep an eye on your local council website and Civil Defence Facebook page for updates on when this happens.

PICA registration

Register as a PICA within 48 hours after the local state of emergency is lifted.

Animal movements

Declare animal movements within 48 hours after the local state of emergency is lifted.

Untagged animals

Animals that arrive untagged must be tagged and registered within 48 hours after the local state of emergency is lifted.

Where possible, you should check if any NAIT tags have been lost or misplaced.

Dead and missing animals

Declare animal deaths and losses within 48 hours after the local state of emergency is lifted.

Getting more support

If you need emergency feed, help moving stock or cleaning up, call Federated Farmers on 0800 376 646, or the Rural Support Trust on 0800 787 254.

DairyNZ has information about flood recovery for dairy farmers.