Mass chicken deaths: MPI won t prosecute Wed, 28 Jul 2021, 1:03PM
The mass death of 180,000 broiler chickens near Helensville was referred to prosecutors, but authorities have said the chicken company could have mounted a defence. (Photo / File)
Mass chicken deaths: MPI won t prosecute Wed, 28 Jul 2021, 1:03PM
The Ministry for Primary Industries today told the Herald that after taking advice from the Crown Solicitor, it will not pursue prosecution after the broiler farm deaths.
An animal law expert said the decision was disappointing, and sent a signal that authorities would capitulate on prosecuting tough cases in the poultry sector.
The animals died at D B Chicks near Helensville in late November 2019.
Mass chicken deaths disaster referred to Crown Solicitor after 180,000 birds die near Helensville
20 Apr, 2021 06:03 AM
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The mass death of 180,000 broiler chickens near Helensville in November 2019 has now been referred to the Crown Solicitor. Photo / File
The mass death of 180,000 broiler chickens near Helensville in November 2019 has now been referred to the Crown Solicitor. Photo / File
The death of 180,000 chickens at a broiler farm on Auckland s outskirts has been referred to the Crown Solicitor.
The animals died at D B Chicks near Helensville in late November 2019, in what an animal law expert called the biggest mass death event in New Zealand agricultural history.
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Mass chicken deaths disaster: Expert says lengthy investigation is insanity , more staff needed
19 Jan, 2021 04:37 AM
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The mass deaths incident of 180,000 broiler chickens near Helensville around November 2019 is still under investigation. Photo / File
The mass deaths incident of 180,000 broiler chickens near Helensville around November 2019 is still under investigation. Photo / File
A legal expert says a mass chicken death aftermath shows governments have displayed a bird-brained approach to funding animal welfare inspectors.
An investigation into the deaths of 180,000 broiler chickens at DB Chicks near Helensville in late November 2019 is still ongoing.
The Ministry of Primary Industries said Covid-19 had impacted the investigation and it was essential the chicken death inquiry was thorough.