MAF

Media Release

11 May 2005

Media Advisory – Media Conference - Claimed Foot and Mouth Threat

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is holding a further media conference at 11 am this morning (Wednesday 11th May) to provide an update on the claimed release of foot and mouth disease on Waiheke Island.

Assistant Director-General Biosecurity New Zealand Barry O’Neil will present the conference, along with police and New Zealand Food Safety Authority officials.

The media conference is at:

Johns Room, Terrace Entrance
Level 3
ASB House
101 – 103 The Terrace
Wellington

11 am, Wednesday 11 May, 2005

It is anticipated there will be regular update conferences throughout the day. Updates will be posted on the MAF website: www.maf.govt.nz


Information Links

 




Biosecurity New Zealand Web Site

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