News related to Application for Approval of a MAF Transitional Facility and Facility Operator
- MAFBNZ and Customs line-up - 20 December 2010
Today’s launch by New Zealand Customs Service and MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ) of a new IT-based application is the latest move in an ongoing programme which sees the two agencies working closer together.
- MAF review of border operations retains regional staff - 9 September 2009
MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ) announced today the outcome of the review of its operations at the border.
- Biosecurity interceptions at the border - 13 July 2011
Traveller risk profiling and detector dogs have proved their worth in helping protect New Zealand’s biosecurity, with the interception of fruit flies and bats with incoming passengers and mail.
- Working together in Fiordland to oust Undaria - 8 July 2011
Biosecurity managers are making it clear that one visitor is very unwelcome in Fiordland.
- Check, Clean and Dry slows pest - 6 July 2011
A novel marketing approach has helped to engage people in a campaign to slow down the spread of a major waterway pest.
- MAF marks Biosecurity Month of July - 4 July 2011
From an emperor penguin on Peka Peka beach to the kiwifruit vine disease Psa and the alga didymo which congests waterways, it’s always possible that a new plant, animal or microbe will arrive in New Zealand.
- Auckland scientist wins award for reducing animal testing - 28 June 2011
A University of Auckland scientist has been honoured for her work in the humane use of animals in scientific research, testing and teaching receiving the 2011 National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee (NAEAC) Three Rs award, sponsored by the Royal New Zealand SPCA.
- 1 November Mandatory Cattle Tagging Deferred - 26 May 2011
NAIT Limited and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) today announced mandatory implementation of the national animal identification and tracing (NAIT) scheme will be deferred to next year.