Animals Act 1967. Country/Territory New Zealand Document type Legislation Date 1967 (1993) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to consolidate and amend the Stock Act 1908. Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal health International trade Authorization/permit Alien species Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract This Act, profoundly amended by the Biosecurity Act 1993 and other amending Acts, regulates and places restrictions on the importation of animals and selected animal products. No person shall import or introduce any animal, animal product, animal manure, packing material, fittings, or fodder into New Zealand: (a) Without the written permit of the Minister or of a person authorized by him in that behalf (or pursuant to an exemption given by the Minister by notice under subsection (4B) of this section); or (b) In contravention of any regulations made under this Act; or (c) In contravention of section 14 of this Act. Section 14 prohibits the importation of various (exotic) animals. Section 15 concerns importation of animals for zoological gardens, whereas. Section 21 places restrictions on introduction into New Zealand or possession of any organism. Full text English References - Legislation Amended by Animals Amendment Act 1990 (No. 55 of 1990). Legislation | New Zealand | 1990 Keyword: Animal health, International trade, Authorization/permit, Alien species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Animals Amendment Act 1991 (No. 95 of 1990). Legislation | New Zealand | 1991 Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Slaughtering Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Biosecurity Act 1993 (No. 95 of 1993). Legislation | New Zealand | 1993 (2022) Keyword: Protected area, Biosecurity, Inspection, Special fund, Early warning system, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, International trade, Institution, Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX