Our Publications

Technical Papers

A listing of all Ministry for Primary Industries technical papers.

Balance in Trade Link to PDF document (740 KB)

A joint publication between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Ministry for Primary Industries to provide an understanding how the Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement helps protect New Zealand's people, economy and environment while improving trade opportunities.

Biosecurity Magazine

Biosecurity magazine is published six-weekly by Biosecurity New Zealand, with regular input from the Department of Conservation, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Fisheries and regional councils. It is of special interest to all those with a stake in the protection of New Zealand's economic, environmental and social assets from the dangers posed by pests and diseases. Animal welfare issues are also covered. The articles in this magazine do not necessarily reflect government policy.

Surveillance

'Surveillance' is published as the Ministry for Primary Industries authoritative source of information on topics of relevance to New Zealand's animal disease surveillance and animal health status.

Corporate Reports

Annual report and other documents are provided through the MPI website (offsite link to www.maf.govt.nz).

MPI Briefing for Incoming Ministers is provided every three years after the election. The full MPI Briefing (offsite link to www.maf.govt.nz) is also available

Regulatory Impact Statements

A regulatory impact statement (RIS) provides a high-level summary of key information and analysis decision-makers need to know in order to make informed decisions where regulation may result. A RIS details the problem being addressed, the options and their associated costs and benefits, the consultation undertaken, and the proposed arrangements for implementation and review.

More information about RISs and regulatory impact analysis can be found here.

Although it is primarily a tool to assist decision-makers, the RIS is also an important document for those who want to understand how the government has reached its conclusion as to whether to regulate and which option is best.

To help ensure that the regulatory process is open and transparent, RISs must be published. MAF Biosecurity Zealand RISs can be found below. If you believe a RIS is missing, please contact Ministry for Primary Industries.

Page last updated: 30 April 2012