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Good afternoon: It is a pleasure to be here, and to share some thoughts with you at the close of the 6th New Zealand Biosecurity Summit.

The move to management, rather than elimination, of varroa was inevitable, Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said today.

The Government has approved bringing forward varroa funding to maintain North and South Island movement control lines until July 2009, Biosecurity Minister Jim Anderton said today.

It seems forever ago now that we in New Zealand read of cases that shocked us overseas - like Mad Cow disease, or BSE, that rocked the meat industry in the eighties and darkened in the nineties as

A comprehensive animal identification and traceability system is essential for maintaining international credibility for our food exports, Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said today.

The passing of the Biosecurity and Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Legislation Amendment Bill by Parliament this afternoon was a relief for many, Biosecurity Minister Jim Anderton said.

Madam Speaker, on behalf of the Minister for Biosecurity I move that the Biosecurity Amendment Bill (No 4) and the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Bill (No 2) be now read a third t

Madam Speaker, I move that the Biosecurity and Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Legislation Amendment Bill be now read a second time.

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, Biosecurity Minister Jim

Parliamentary scrutiny has determined that the bill to resolve biosecurity problems identified by the courts should go ahead, Biosecurity Minister Jim Anderton said today.

It’s a pleasure to be here to be part of the launch of this important and valuable course.

Evidence-based science is crucial both for efficient trade and maintaining our first-world living standards, Biosecurity Minister Jim Anderton said today.

Cabinet has approved the classification of ketamine as a Class C drug, Associate Health Minister Jim Anderton said today.

Biosecurity and Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Legislation Amendment Bill

Madam Speaker,

In the House today Biosecurity Minister Jim Anderton introduced an amendment to biosecurity legislation that will resolve issues arising from a Court of Appeal judgment.

The Government is to introduce legislation to fix import law problems identified by the courts last year, Biosecurity Minister Jim Anderton said today.

Boaties, fishermen, and other people enjoying our coastal waters over summer need to keep their eyes peeled for potential marine pests, Biosecurity Minister Jim Anderton said today.

There needs to be clarity over these issues

“In light of uncertainties raised by the recent Court of Appeal decision regarding the import health standard covering honey from Australia, the Government intends to legislate to provide cla

MAF engaged widely with people living in the West Auckland and Hamilton spraying areas

The decision to uphold the ban on Australian honey imports (other than from Western Australia) will need to be studied carefully.

The success of last summer’s “Check, Clean, Dry” campaign can be attributed to hard work and co-ordinated activity.

Animals, diseases, and pests have no respect for national boundaries, Biosecurity Minister Jim Anderton said.

This is a reminder of how easily microscopic amounts can be moved from one place to another