Biosecurity Act 1993 (No. 95 of 1993).

Subject

Environment gen., Cultivated plants, Water

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

Geographical area

Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific

Abstract

The general aim of this Act is to restate and reform the law relating to the exclusion, eradication and effective management of pests and unwanted organisms so as to protect plant life and natural resources. The Act applies to fish and marine mammals taken in the EEZ as well.

Full text

English

Website

www.legislation.govt.nz

References - Legislation

Repeals

Revocation of the Potato Cyst Nematode Regulations 1974.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1989

Keyword: Plant production, Pests/diseases, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Noxious Plants Act, 1978.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1978

Keyword: Plant protection, Institution, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animals Act 1967.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1967 (1993)

Keyword: Animal health, International trade, Authorization/permit, Alien species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agricultural Pests Destruction Act.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1967 (1987)

Keyword: Pests/diseases, Animal health, Institution, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Plants Act 1970.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1970 (2003)

Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, International trade, Residues

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Apiaries Act 1969.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1969 (1987)

Keyword: Animal health, Apiculture/sericulture, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Authorization/permit, Registration, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Biosecurity (National Bovine Tuberculosis Pest Management Strategy) Order 1998.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1998

Keyword: Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Biosecurity, Animal health, Cattle, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity (National American Foulbrood Pest Management Plan) Order 1998.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1998 (2018)

Keyword: Biosecurity, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Animal health, Apiculture/sericulture, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity (Forms) Regulations 1995.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1995 (2007)

Keyword: Biosecurity, Inspection, Special fund, Early warning system, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity (National Bovine Tuberculosis Pest Management Plan) Order 1998.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1998 (2016)

Keyword: Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Biosecurity, Animal health, Cattle, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity (Bovine Tuberculosis – Cattle Levy) Order 1998.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1998

Keyword: Cattle, Slaughtering, Biosecurity, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity (Animal Identification Systems) Regulations 1999.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1999 (2017)

Keyword: Animal health, Cattle, Pests/diseases, Biosecurity, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity (Imported Animals, Embryos, and Semen Information) Regulations 1999.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1999 (2011)

Keyword: Animal reproduction, Data collection/reporting, Biosecurity, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity (Form of Search Warrant) Regulations 2012.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2012

Keyword: Protected area, Biosecurity, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity (Ruminant Protein) Regulations 1999.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1999 (2011)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Biosecurity, Cattle, Sheep/goats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity (Costs) Regulations 2010.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2010 (2018)

Keyword: Biosecurity, Inspection, Royalties/fees, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity (System Entry Levy) Order 2010.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2010 (2018)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Biosecurity, International trade, Royalties/fees, Plant production, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity (Infringement Offences) Regulations 2010.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2010 (2012)

Keyword: Biosecurity, Offences/penalties, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity (Border Processing Levy) Order 2015.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2015 (2018)

Keyword: Navigation, Tax/levy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity (Notifiable Organisms) Order 2006.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2006 (2010)

Keyword: Biological control agents, Biosecurity, Pests/diseases, Plant protection, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity (Notifiable Organisms) Order 2016.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2016 (2018)

Keyword: Biological control agents, Biosecurity, Crustaceans, Fish disease, Freshwater fishes, Marine fishes, Animal health, Aquatic animals, Pests/diseases, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity (Process for Assignment of Responsibility for Decision on Harmful Organism or Pathway) Regulations 2016.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2016

Keyword: Institution, Biosecurity, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity (Bovine Tuberculosis—Cattle and Deer Levy) Order 2016.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2016 (2012)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Biosecurity, International trade, Royalties/fees, Cattle

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Biosecurity Amendment Act, 2004.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2005

Keyword: Pests/diseases, Biosecurity, Animal health, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity Amendment Act 2008.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2008

Keyword: Animal health, Biosecurity, Plant production, Plant protection, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity Amendment Act, 2005.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2005

Keyword: Biosecurity, Inspection, Pests/diseases, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity (Status of Specified Ports) Amendment Act, 2005.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2005

Keyword: Protected area, Early warning system, Biosecurity, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity Amendment Act, 2007.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2007

Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Biosecurity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012 (No. 72 of 2012).

Legislation | New Zealand | 2012 (2018)

Keyword: Continental shelf, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Management/conservation, Maritime zone, Pollution control, EIA, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection Authority Act 2011 (No. 14 of 2011).

Legislation | New Zealand | 2011 (2021)

Keyword: Institution, Climate change, Governance, Indigenous peoples, Environmental planning, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Products (Ancillary and Transitional Provisions) Act (No. 94 of 1999).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1999 (2005)

Keyword: Fish products, Fishing vessel, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Authorization/permit, Processing/handling, Inspection, Apiculture/sericulture, Animal health, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity (Rabbit Calicivirus) Amendment Act 1998 (No. 12 of 1998).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1998

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Biosecurity, Rodents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity Amendment Act 2015.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2015

Keyword: Biosecurity, Access-to-information, Authorization/permit, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

COVID-19 Response (Further Management Measures) Legislation Act 2020 (2020 No 13).

Legislation | New Zealand | 2020

Keyword: Risk assessment/management, Hazards, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Subsidy/incentive, Authorization/permit, Biosecurity, Business/industry/corporations, Registration, Vending

Source: FAO, FAOLEX