MAF/Industry Cargo Consultative Committee

The MAF/Industry Cargo Consultative Committee (MICCC) is the principal advisory forum for the MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ) and the cargo handling and importing industry to consult on all operational issues arising from the management of New Zealand's Cargo Clearance and Seaport Biosecurity Strategy.

The overall objectives of the MICCC are to assist MAFBNZ to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the pre-border and border Biosecurity controls, coordinate the functions of stakeholders, and facilitate the smooth flow of vessels and aircraft through ports and cargo/goods through New Zealand sea and airports.

The MICCC:

  • Acts as the peak industry consultative group between MAFBNZ and the cargo industry.
  • Acts as an effective conduit for information exchange between the cargo industry and MAFBNZ.
  • Promotes MAFBNZ/Industry collaboration, learning, effective communication of MAFBNZ Cargo Clearance initiatives and improvement in the facilitation of cargo movement whilst maintaining and improving Biosecurity entry measures.

Membership

The MICCC group consists of representatives from MAFBNZ and the Cargo Industry.

  • MAFBNZ Cargo Managers
  • Biosecurity New Zealand Standards Manager
  • New Zealand Custom Service
  • Shipping Industry Representation
  • Port Representation
  • Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Federation (NZ) Inc
  • New Zealand Fresh Produce Importers Association
  • Conference of Asia Pacific Express Carriers
  • Board of Airline Representatives New Zealand
  • Overseas Movers Association
  • Imported Motor Vehicle Association

Other parties may attend individual meetings by invitation only. Any further membership changes are subject to the approval of the Committee.

Stakeholder Updates

Meetings

The MICCC meet quarterly (four times per year), meetings are held in the Auckland area.

MICCC Meeting Dates 2009

  • 12th February 2009
  • 14th May 2009
  • 13th August 2009
  • 12th November 2009

For more information on the MICCC please contact the secretariat:

Ph: (09) 909 5034
Email: rozanne.brock@maf.govt.nz

Page last updated: 10 February 2009