Public Discussion Papers
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2006
Sustainable Land Management and Climate Change [
386K] 18 December 2006
The discussion document Sustainable Land Management and Climate Change: Options for a Plan of Action outlines our thoughts on developing and implementing sustainable land management and climate change policies. more>>
Building Resilience: A review of the on-farm adverse events recovery framework [3.0M] September 2006
06/03 Border Clearance Costs and Organism Identification Requirements [PDF 528K] 11 April 2006
Proposed amendment to the Biosecurity (Costs) Regulations 2003, proposed (biosecurity entry) levy, and proposed (sea container) levy. more>>
July 2006 - Submissions Analysis on Border Clearance Costs and Organism Identification Requirements: This submissions analysis provides a summary of the issues raised in submissions on MAF's discussion paper Border Clearance Costs and Organism Identification Requirements and MAF's response.
7 June 2006 Update: Modifications have been made to some of the proposals contained in this Clearance Costs and Organism Identification Requirements discussion paper in light of the consultation feedback and changes in trade volumes and some costs. more>>
06/01 - The Proposed New Zealand Approach Towards Addressing Illegal Logging and Associated Trade Activities
This paper proposes broad policy goals, objectives and action steps towards a New Zealand approach to help address illegal logging and associated trade. more>>
2005
05/01 Crown Contributions to Regional Pest Management Strategies (RPMS) 29 July 2005
This consultation paper is to help regional authorities and the Crown discuss principles for the Crown's contributions to Regional Pest Management Strategies (RPMSs).
37 The 2005 Review of the East Coast Forestry [1.8M PDF] 16 June 2005
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is commencing a review of the East Coast Forestry Project focusing on the implementation of changes made since 2000. This discussion document has been developed to provide information on the 2005 Review and to encourage you to have your say, by forwarding a submission to us.
2003
35 Sea Container Review March 2003
This discussion paper presented a proposed set of measures for reducing biosecurity risks associated with importation and movement of sea containers.
2002
34 Review of Ruminant Protein Regulations 
September 2002
The purpose of this paper is to inform you about the review of the Biosecurity (Ruminant Protein) Regulations 1999 (the regulations). The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) administers the regulations and is conducting the review. MAF wishes to consult you about the matters that are being reviewed and on proposed amendments to the regulations. MAF invites you to make a submission so that your views may be considered.
32 - Proposed Bivalve Molluscan Shellfish Regulated Control Scheme June 2002
This discussion paper presents a proposal for a regulated control scheme that would be applied to growing, harvesting, sorting and transport of bivalve molluscan shellfish.
31 Testing Imported Seeds For the Presence of GM Seeds May 2002
On 1 August 2001, MAF introduced a requirement to test all consignments of sweet corn seeds imported into New Zealand for the presence of genetically modified (GM) seeds. We are proposing to extend the requirements to all Zea mays (maize, sweet corn and pop corn) and Brassica napus var. oleifera (canola and oilseed rape).
30 Proposed Prohibition of the Use of Electroimmobilisation Devices December 2002
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) is consulting on a proposal to prohibit electroimmobilisation devices. This proposal has been forwarded to the Minister of Agriculture by the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee.
29 Proposed Prohibition of the Use of Rodent Glueboard Traps December 2002
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) is consulting on a proposal to prohibit rodent glueboard traps. This proposal has been forwarded to the Minister of Agriculture by the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee.
28 Proposed Prohibition on the Use of Specified Leg Hold Traps December 2002
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) is consulting on a proposal to prohibit the use of specified leg hold traps. This proposal has been forwarded to the Minister of Agriculture by the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee.
The National Surveillance Pest Plant Initiative [ 80K PDF]
The National Surveillance Pest Plant Initiative is the means by which restrictions against the sale and distribution of certain 'pest plants' are implemented. This paper notes current advantages and disadvantages of the initiative and proposes the development of a National Pest Plant Accord to replace it. Submissions are sought by 4 December.
2001
26 Feeding of Food Waste to Pigs Nov 2001
MAF Biosecurity is seeking the views of industry and the public on the need for controls over the feeding of food waste to pigs. This paper discusses the issues and invites feedback from interested parties.
25 - Amendment to The Biosecurity (Costs) Regulations 1993 And Proposed Levy
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) is revising the Biosecurity (Costs) Regulations 1993. This discussion paper details the proposed new costs; and sets out the rationale for them. The paper also provides information on a proposed levy under the Biosecurity Act 1993 to fund the gypsy moth surveillance programme.
2000
23 - Review of the Regulatory Framework for Pipfruit Exporting [106K PDF]
A MAF public discussion paper that invites submissions on the future framework for New Zealand pipfruit exporting.
22 - Review of Wine Legislation
The purpose of this discussion paper is to invite submissions on how the wine industry should be regulated, if at all.
1994 - 1999
14 - Review of the Dairy Industry (Fees) Regulations 1990 [110K PDF]
The key purpose of this discussion paper is to present a proposal for consideration to determine what services are to be fully or partly cost recovered and what level and type of fees are required.
13 - Proposed Exemptions and Inclusions under clauses 7, 46, 47 and 48 of the Animal Products Bill 1998
This discussion paper proposes a number of animal materials and products to be generally exempted from the provisions of the Animal Products Bill.
11 - Compliance under the ACVM Act
This document discusses the issues related to ensuring that agricultural compounds are imported, manufactured and used in accordance with relevant standards and conditions.
10 - Cost Recovery of Border Clearance Services for Passengers and Craft
This discussion document outlines the services to be cost recovered. It also proposes means by which charges will be made, and how the relationship between the agencies and the ports might be conducted. It should be noted that, although the proposals contained in this paper have been developed in some detail, this is for the purpose of facilitating effective consultation. Comments are sought on all aspects of the proposed cost recovery regime.
9 - Regulatory Framework for the control of Agricultural Compounds under the ACVM Act
An overview document provided as background information to introduce the components of regulatory control and briefly identify the issues.
8 - An Analysis of Public Comments on the Sustainable Management Plans for the Beech/Podocarp Beech Production Forests of North Westland
This report summarises and analyses the submissions received by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry on Plans prepared by Timberlands West Coast Limited (TWC) for the sustainable management of Crown-owned beech forests in North Westland. The submission process did not have a statutory basis, but was designed to elicit the views of interested parties on the management provisions in the TWC Plans. The submission process was not intended as a referendum on the future of the beech forests. Many of the concerns raised by submitters were outside the scope of the TWC Plans. The report covers the range of concerns identified by submitters.
7 - Recovery of costs under the ACVM Act
This discussion document has been prepared in response to the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act 1997 (ACVM Act) which will come into force on 1 October 1998. The objective of the document is to seek stakeholder comment and views on the proposed cost recovery programme to apply to the provision of services under the ACVM Act.
6 - Exemption from registration under the ACVM Act - final proposal
This document presents MAF's final proposal on Exemptions from registration under the ACVM Act. It gives a brief summary of the comments MAF received as part of its consultation and it presents the revised risk thresholds and the rules used to assess groups of agricultural compounds as suitable for exemption from registration.
5 - Exemption from registration under the ACVM Act
The purpose of this document is to seek comment from interested and affected parties on the principles and approaches associated with making regulations to exempt agricultural compounds. Last date for feedback is 28 March 1998.
4- A review of government provisions of animal and plant quarantine facilities at Somes Island, Silverstream and Lynfield - issues and options
ISBN 0-478-0737-2 August 1994
This discussion paper seeks comments on current arrangements for animal and plant quarantine within Government facilities and identification of future options for ensuring that appropriate facilities are provided on the most cost effective basis. Responses are sought on the need for quarantine as part of the importation risk management process, future demands, who pays and the suitability of existing facilities.
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