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Biosecurity & Animal Welfare

MAF Biosecurity New Zealand is charged with leadership of the New Zealand biosecurity system. It encompasses facilitating international trade, protecting the health of New Zealanders and ensuring the welfare of our environment, flora and fauna, marine life and Maori resources. Go to the Biosecurity Website...

Less than 10% of the world's pests and diseases occur in New Zealand.... Read more
New Zealand is largely free of many of the pests and diseases found in other countries... Read More
The Importing section provides you with information on Standards and Requirements...Read more
There are a number of factors to consider before attempting to export goods from New Zealand.... Read more
MAF BNZ is the government authority responsible for maintaining effective biosecurity standards... Read more
The MAF leads and facilitates the management of animal welfare policy in New Zealand... Read more

 

Last Updated: 06 July 2011

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Biosecurity Month July 2011

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Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
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