12 June, 2008
NAIT launch
Mystery Creek, Hamilton
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Associated Ministers
- Jim Anderton - Minister
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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full release >>3 April, 2008
Third reading, Biosecurity and Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Legislation Amendment Bill
(delivered by David Cunliffe, on behalf of Jim Anderton)
Read full speech >>20 March, 2008
Second reading, Biosecurity and Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Legislation Amendment Bill
Parliament, Wellington
Read full speech >>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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full speech >>4 March, 2008
Caring about biosecurity science
Evidence-based science is crucial both for efficient trade and maintaining our first-world living standards.
Read full release >>26 February, 2008
Ketamine to become classified drug
The potential risk of harm from ketamine will see it re-classified
Read full release >>19 February, 2008
1st reading of biosecurity act amendment bill
This Bill will resolve issues arising from a judgment of the Court of Appeal
Read full speech >>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
Read full release >>12 February, 2008
Legislation proposed to fix interface problem
Import law problems need legislation changes
Read full release >>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
Read full release >>13 December, 2007
MAF Biosecurity New Zealand reviews options following Court of Appeal decision
There needs to be clarity over these issues
Read full release >>13 December, 2007
MAF Biosecurity New Zealand reviews options following Court of Appeal decision
There needs to be clarity over these issues.
Read full release >>12 December, 2007
Health effects of spraying carefully considered
MAF engaged widely with people living in the West Auckland and Hamilton spraying areas
Read full release >>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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full release >>27 November, 2007
Biosecurity is important to NZ
Animals, diseases, and pests have no respect for national boundaries, Biosecurity Minister Jim Anderton said.
Read full release >>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
Read full release >>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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full release >>25 October, 2007
Science crucial to integrity of NZ biosecurity
Biosecurity must facilitate trade whilst protecting NZ's natural environment
Read full release >>25 October, 2007
The importance of science to biosecurity
Speech given at the annual conference of MAF Biosecurity New Zealand
Read full speech >>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
Read full release >>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.
Read full release >>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
Read full release >>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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