About MAF

Sustainable economic growth and prosperity for New Zealanders

Our Intermediate Outcomes:

• Market access (technical or non-tariff related) for New Zealand's animal and plant products is maintained and enhanced
• New Zealand's reputation for consistent and principled application of international trade and sanitary and phytosanitary rules and regulations is maintained and enhanced
• A business environment for the agriculture, food and forestry sectors that supports innovation, enterprise and high performance
• Prevention and reduction of harm to economic activity from pests and diseases
• Enhanced prosperity for Māori engaged in the agriculture, food and forestry sectors
• Effective stewardship of Crown forestry assets

Healthy New Zealanders and a vibrant rural comunity

Our Intermediate Outcomes:

• Safe and suitable food for New Zealanders
• Prevention and reduction of harm to human health and wellbeing from pests and diseases and their management
• New Zealanders are informed and involved participants in MAF's regulatory systems
• Connected and resilient rural communities

Maintained and enhanced economic, social and cultural benefits for New Zealanders from the natural environment

Our Intermediate Outcomes:

• Sustainable use of resources, and the natural systems on which they are based, by the agriculture, food and forestry sectors
• Prevention and reduction of harm to the natural environment from pests and diseases
• Prevention and reduction of harm to resources of economic and cultural value to Māori from pests and diseases