Introduction

Greetings

In this issue . . .

1. National Response Team workshop
The National Response Team (NRT) gathered in Auckland in May for a three-day workshop, with both practical and desk-top components.

2. Capability review
A review of New Zealand’s oil pollution and preparedness capability has been completed.

3. National Response Team review
A review of the NRT is currently underway, led by John Lee Richards, the former Auckland harbourmaster.

4. Offshore workshop for industry
MNZ hosted an offshore industry workshop in May, which discussed the interaction between the organisation and industry.

5. International Oil Spill Conference
Several members of the NRT attended the International Oil Spill Conference (IOSC) 2011, held in Portland, Oregon, in May.

6. MPRS project updates
Updates on MPRS projects currently underway.

7. Regional profile: Northland
Northland has an experienced and well-trained team of about 60 people, ready to respond to a marine oil spill at any time.

8. Taranaki exercise
Shoreline clean-up, wildlife recovery and communications were key areas tested in a Taranaki oil spill response on 12 May.

9. MPRS – scope of activity
A diagram of MPRS's key relationships and activities.