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).
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Associated Ministers
- David Carter - Minister
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 >>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 >>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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