In Auckland's Papatoetoe, response teams report no new Oriental fruit fly detections. Ongoing activities include trap monitoring, waste collection for safe disposal, and fruit inspections via a mobile laboratory.
Kiwifruit industry representatives, comprising KVH, Punchbowl, and APAC, are aiding in fruit collection within the designated restriction zones. These zones are anticipated to remain until mid-February, adopting a precautionary approach that encompasses the full life cycle of the fly.
Source: KVH