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Biosecurity

Associated Ministers

12 June, 2008

NAIT launch

Mystery Creek, Hamilton

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12 June, 2008

NAIT and Farmsonline feedback called for

A comprehensive animal identification and traceability system is essential for maintaining international credibility for our food exports.

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3 April, 2008

Biosecurity bill passing vital for NZ industries

The passing of the Biosecurity and Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Legislation Amendment Bill by Parliament this afternoon was a relief for many.

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3 April, 2008

Third reading, Biosecurity and Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Legislation Amendment Bill

(delivered by David Cunliffe, on behalf of Jim Anderton)

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20 March, 2008

Second reading, Biosecurity and Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Legislation Amendment Bill

Parliament, Wellington

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20 March, 2008

Bill vital for New Zealand interests

Possibilities for new trade and access to new imported products for further manufacture and sale here will be blocked till a new law resolving biosecurity issues is passed.

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19 March, 2008

Law change necessary for all New Zealand

Parliamentary scrutiny has determined that the bill to resolve biosecurity problems identified by the courts should go ahead.

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4 March, 2008

Launch of postgraduate biosecurity programme, Auckland University

The new postgraduate biosecurity programme will provide advanced training for graduates and biosecurity practitioners, so they are better equipped to understand biosecurity threats and to help to protect New Zealand from them.

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4 March, 2008

Caring about biosecurity science

Evidence-based science is crucial both for efficient trade and maintaining our first-world living standards.

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26 February, 2008

Ketamine to become classified drug

The potential risk of harm from ketamine will see it re-classified

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19 February, 2008

1st reading of biosecurity act amendment bill

This Bill will resolve issues arising from a judgment of the Court of Appeal

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19 February, 2008

Mismatch cannot go on any longer

If the law is not amended, we will have an unworkable situation at New Zealand's border

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12 February, 2008

Legislation proposed to fix interface problem

Import law problems need legislation changes

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6 January, 2008

Marine biosecurity promotion timely

Boaties, fishermen, and other people enjoying our coastal waters over summer need to keep their eyes peeled for potential marine pests

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13 December, 2007

MAF Biosecurity New Zealand reviews options following Court of Appeal decision

There needs to be clarity over these issues

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13 December, 2007

MAF Biosecurity New Zealand reviews options following Court of Appeal decision

There needs to be clarity over these issues.

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12 December, 2007

Health effects of spraying carefully considered

MAF engaged widely with people living in the West Auckland and Hamilton spraying areas

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4 December, 2007

Govt response to Appeal Court judgement on honey imports

The decision to uphold the ban on Australian honey imports (other than from Western Australia) will need to be studied carefully.

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3 December, 2007

"Check, Clean, Dry" campaign re-inforced

The success of last summer’s “Check, Clean, Dry” campaign can be attributed to hard work and co-ordinated activity.

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27 November, 2007

Biosecurity is important to NZ

Animals, diseases, and pests have no respect for national boundaries, Biosecurity Minister Jim Anderton said.

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23 November, 2007

Storage containers cause of dead didymo cell spread

This is a reminder of how easily microscopic amounts can be moved from one place to another

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12 November, 2007

Painted Apple Moth spray campaign was vital

The Painted Apple Moth spray campaign was vital to protect the iconic native forest of the Waitakere Ranges.

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5 November, 2007

No evidence of live didymo in North Island river samples

There is no evidence of live didymo in the river samples from the central North Island.

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3 November, 2007

MAF Biosecurity closely examining North Island didymo cells

Every effort is being made to establish whether the discovery of what appear to be dead didymo cells in samples collected from six sites on the Tongariro, Whakapapa, Mangatepopo and Whanganui Rivers in the Central North Island confirm the presence of didymo.

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25 October, 2007

Science crucial to integrity of NZ biosecurity

Biosecurity must facilitate trade whilst protecting NZ's natural environment

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25 October, 2007

The importance of science to biosecurity

Speech given at the annual conference of MAF Biosecurity New Zealand

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19 October, 2007

Why biosecurity funding is so important

New arrival and departure numbers are a good reminder of why spending on biosecurity is so important

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24 September, 2007

Biosecurity policy and discussion document published

How the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry prepares for and responds to incursions of pests and diseases is under review.

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13 September, 2007

More research into didymo control tool

The chelated copper compound has some potential as a control measure but more research needs to be done

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6 September, 2007

New hub the smart way to tackle biosecurity border threats

A lot of agencies are involved at the border

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