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flag New Zealand’s MPI faces backlash for hiding meat inspection privatization documents, sparking job and food safety concerns.

flag New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is under fire for withholding key documents related to its plan to privatize meat inspection, despite a Public Service Association (PSA) request and an Ombudsman’s intervention. flag MPI delayed responding for three months and redacted critical analysis, citing national security and international relations, claims critics call overly broad. flag The move threatens hundreds of meat inspectors’ jobs and raises concerns about food safety and export integrity. flag MPI’s recent U.S. visit to reassure regulators comes after consultation ended, fueling suspicions of poor planning and secrecy. flag The PSA urges Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard to release all information before final decisions in April.

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