2 March, 2010
Opening the National Centre for Biosecurity and Infectious Diseases
David Carter speech at the opening of the National Centre for Biosecurity and Infectious Diseases, Wallaceville, Upper Hutt.
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Associated Ministers
- David Carter - Minister
2 March, 2010
Centre for Biosecurity & Infectious Disease expands
Biosecurity Minister David Carter today officially opened a new multipurpose response facility at the Government's National Centre for Biosecurity and Infectious Disease (NCBID) in Wallaceville, Upper Hutt.
Read full release >>27 January, 2010
Government gives green light to NAIT scheme
The Government has given the go-ahead for the National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) project, a livestock traceability scheme.
Read full release >>27 November, 2009
Instant Biosecurity Fine Raised to $400
The instant biosecurity fine is to be doubled to $400 after the Biosecurity Amendment Bill passed its final reading in Parliament last night.
Read full release >>29 October, 2009
Government pledges $4.7 million to help save kauri
The Government is to inject $4.7 million into a programme to help save kauri trees threatened by a disease known as kauri dieback (Phytophthora taxon Agathis).
Read full release >>10 September, 2009
Biosecurity bill passes first reading
The first piece of legislation aimed at changing the way New Zealand operates its borders passed its first reading in Parliament last night with unanimous support.
Read full release >>3 September, 2009
Biosecurity package a faster, fairer system
A range of measures to boost biosecurity readiness and strengthen partnerships with industry has been announced by Biosecurity Minister David Carter today.
Read full release >>20 August, 2009
Govt streamlines trans-Tasman travel, toughens biosecurity infringement fines
Biosecurity Minister David Carter today confirmed details of improvements to biosecurity screening, aimed at making trans-Tasman travel faster and easier.
Read full release >>20 July, 2009
NZ Pork Industry Board Conference
Hon David Carter speech to the NZ Pork Industry Board Conference in Christchurch.
Read full speech >>9 June, 2009
The future of bees
Hon David Carter address to the National Beekeepers' Association Annual Conference
Read full speech >>19 May, 2009
Pig farm investigation underway
Agriculture and Biosecurity Minister David Carter has confirmed that animal welfare investigators are carrying out an inspection of the pig farm at the centre of TVNZ's ‘Sunday' programme.
Read full release >>5 May, 2009
As busy as a bee
Hon David Carter officially launching Bee Week, Parliament, Wellington
Read full speech >>17 March, 2009
Underpinning Biosecurity Science in New Zealand
Hon David Carter opening of the OECD sponsored workshop on day two of the IUFRO International Forest Biosecurity Conference, Rotorua.
Read full speech >>3 February, 2009
David Carter to meet Australian Agriculture Minister
Discussions on the primary sector and climate change will be on the agenda when Agriculture, Forestry and Biosecurity Minister David Carter visits Canberra this week to meet his Australian counterpart, Tony Burke.
Read full release >>9 January, 2009
Minister calls for reason in NAIT scheme debate
Biosecurity Minister David Carter today called for reason in the debate over the proposed National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) scheme.
Read full release >>23 December, 2008
Speedy work helps horse racing industry
Biosecurity Minister Hon David Carter welcomes urgent work by MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ) that has resulted in a positive outcome for the horse racing industry.
Read full release >>16 December, 2008
Government takes action on biosecurity threat
Cabinet has approved funding of $3.6 million for a five-year local programme to rid Lyttelton Port of the marine pest Mediterranean fanworm.
Read full release >>1 December, 2008
Primary sector recognised as economic driver in briefing
The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Biosecurity, David Carter, has today released the Briefing for Incoming Ministers (BIM) from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
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