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1 PROFILE NEW ZEALAND. IT S OUR PLACE TO PROTECT.
2 MAF Biosecurity New Zealand leads our country s biosecurity movement one where every person plays a part in protecting our mountains, lakes, rivers, seas, native forests, farmlands and way of life.
3 Every year many thousands of visitors flock to our shores. They expect our environment to be clean, green and safe. Yet any one of them could jeorpardise that by bringing pests or diseases across our borders. At the same time, trade is thriving with products moving to and from markets around the world daily. Yet while we re critically dependent on that success in the world market it also comes with biosecurity threats. It s a balancing act between protecting New Zealand and New Zealanders and encouraging the tourism and international trade that are vital to our economy. It s our place to make sure all New Zealanders, our natural resources, plants and animals are kept safe from the potential introduction of pests and diseases. We re not alone in this task our staff, partner organisations, government agencies, businesses exporting and importing goods, the general public, and of course international visitors, all play a role in helping keep New Zealand free from biosecurity threats. Our biosecurity matters greatly to our health, our environment and our economy. It s worth protecting New Zealand is blessed with abundant food, fresh clean water, a strong productive sector and a healthy environment. Pride in our environment, a love of the outdoors and our connection with our native plants, marine areas and wildlife are intrinsic features of our cultural identity and an important part of the way we portray ourselves to the rest of the world. Pests and diseases brought into New Zealand, deliberately or accidentally, could seriously damage our natural resources, threaten our economy, and undermine our way of life. Many weeds and pests already established here continue to cause problems, including didymo and the varroa bee mite, requiring constant vigilance and ongoing control programmes. Whole industries, like forestry, horticulture and viticulture, can be seriously affected by microscopic plant diseases invisible to the naked eye. New threats will emerge; Nature is not standing still... Biosecurity Council (August 2003) Tiakina Aotearoa Protect New Zealand - The Biosecurity Strategy for New Zealand
4 An inspector clears a container of car parts on the Kapiti Coast A lab scientist develops a test for a new exotic disease at Wallaceville A sailor anti-fouls his hull at Chaffers Marina
5 The biosecurity system Our system is made up of many groups and organisations working together: The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) the lead agency. Others in the government sector including the Ministry for the Environment, Ministry of Tourism, Tourism New Zealand, Ministry for Economic Development, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ministry of Health, Land Information New Zealand, Ministry of Fisheries, the Department of Conservation, Environmental Risk Management Authority, Customs, Crown Research Institutes, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, New Zealand Food Safety Authority. Primary production organisations. Industry sectors, such as importers, exporters, transport and travel, marine and tourism operators. Regional councils and local government. The public health sector. Environmental groups. Who we are MAF Biosecurity New Zealand is the division of MAF charged with leadership of the New Zealand biosecurity system. It encompasses facilitating international trade, protecting the health of New Zealanders and ensuring the welfare of our environment, flora and fauna, marine life and Māori resources. We came into being on 1 July 2007 from the integration of two former business groups of MAF Biosecurity New Zealand and MAF Quarantine Services. Around $500 million is spent annually on biosecurity in New Zealand, of which $180 million is allocated directly by MAF Biosecurity New Zealand. We have around 1000 full-time and part-time staff, based across New Zealand and overseas. They include vets, scientists, quarantine inspectors, directors, managers, administrators, advisers, detector dog handlers, analysts, investigators, legal experts, policy makers, communicators, strategists and business services staff. Building a biosecurity system is a collaborative project. It takes a whole country.
6 What we do We re here to keep out, remove, or effectively manage the harm that pests or diseases can do to our economy, the environment and our health. To do this we: provide leadership across the biosecurity system establish policy deliver effective interventions encourage wider participation and collaborations of effort. How we do it Our work has three outcomes: Prevent harmful organisms from crossing New Zealand s borders and establishing, while ensuring trade and tourism are maintained. Reduce the unwanted harm caused by organisms already established in New Zealand. Support New Zealanders to be informed and involved participants in the biosecurity system. Reducing risk and facilitating trade Across three distinct zones of activity: Global we gather and exchange information about emerging risks around the world, negotiate international treaties and multilateral agreements; and facilitate trade access Pathways and Borders manage risk prior to and at the border, including export trade inspection and official assurances Within New Zealand we manage animal welfare and the risks and impacts of pests and diseases that have already established in New Zealand
7 A Fish and Game volunteer restocks check, clean, dry pamphlets in a hut A DOC ranger points out didymo signage to a visiting fisherman
8 MAFBNZ structure Director-General Assistant Director-General This directorate has a future-focused cross-system and cross-business transformational role and incorporates the Biosecurity System Oversight Group, the Strategy and Performance Group, Change Manager and Project Office. Strategy and Transformation Business This team provides business services to the organisation and develops and implements business processes across the organisation. Policy and Risk Border Standards Cargo Clearance Passenger Clearance Post-Border Investigation and Diagnostic Centres Animal Welfare Enforcement and Audit This team provides the frameworks within which biosecurity decisions are made. It delivers economic, environmental and social analysis that underpins biosecurity interventions. It consists of the Risk Analysis Group, the Policy Group, the Science team, the International Group as well as Biosecurity Communications and Māori responsiveness. This team designs the interventions and develops the standards to best manage New Zealand s import and export risks at the border. It includes the Exports Group, the Import Standards Group, the Operational Training and Assessment Group, the Analysis and Profiling Group and the Facility Approvals Group. This team is responsible for clearing incoming cargo (and some passengers) from overseas. It includes the Auckland Cargo Group and the North and Offshore Groups. This team is responsible for clearing international passengers (and some cargo). It includes the Detector Dog Programme Group. This team designs interventions and develops standards for the management of biosecurity risks that get past the border. It includes the Surveillance and Incursion Response Groups and the Pest Management Group. This team investigates and diagnoses suspected pests and diseases. It also provides an import/export testing service. It includes laboratories at Tamaki, Wallaceville and Lincoln. The Animal Welfare Group promotes policies and develops standards appropriate to society s expectations for the humane treatment of animals. It also contributes to market access and optimal product positioning for NZ animal products and animals. This team audits, investigates and responds to serious breaches of legislation administered by MAF primarily the Animal Welfare and Biosecurity Acts. It includes the Investigations Group, the Prosecutions Group and the Audit Group.
9 Our challenges and opportunities Meeting New Zealanders increasing expectations for protection of economic, environmental, health and social opportunities from unwanted biosecurity pests and diseases. Managing fluctuating numbers of passengers and volumes of trade from increasingly diverse origins. Maintaining adequate levels of protection to maximise export opportunities while not unfairly hindering imports into New Zealand. Identifying and adapting to emerging biological threats, including climate change. Ensuring we have access to the right skill sets to deliver effective decisions and interventions. Finding more effective ways to deploy limited resources across the biosecurity system. Enabling stakeholders to take responsibility for managing biosecurity risks their activities create. Connecting with other agencies which have a diverse range of perspectives. Operating in an environment of greater scrutiny of our decisions. Ensuring that the new biosecurity business group is connected by a shared vision and strategy, has clear accountabilities, clear roles and responsibilities, and a strong business transformation capability. Ensuring that we involve and influence a wider range of ethnic communities such as Pacific Island and Asian communities. Moving forward together We ll lead effectively We ll lead the biosecurity system with clear direction. We ll integrate and align efforts across the key agencies, organisations and industries. We ll help the system to predict and respond effectively to unfolding events or changing priorities, and prioritise scarce resources to where they will make the biggest difference. We ll make informed decisions Decisions will be based on accurate and timely information. They ll integrate science and a full understanding of the social, cultural, environmental and economic values at stake across the spectrum of land, freshwater and marine environments. We ll show stakeholders that we consider their interests in our decision-making process. We ll manage borders more effectively We will have the best pre-border and border risk interventions in the world and we ll complement that with a suite of new intervention methods that meet the challenges of increasing volumes of passengers and products. We will learn to improve the system from any border breaches. We ll collaborate We ll build a better system by working together. We will learn from other peoples efforts. We will build collective responsibility We will lead a movement to encourage all New Zealanders and overseas visitors to actively manage their own biosecurity risks. Importers and exporters and primary industries will work with us to improve response readiness and manage pests that get through the border. We will be prepared We will look outward for signs of change in the international political, economic, social and technological environment that may affect our biosecurity. We will identify, monitor and adapt to emerging pest and disease threats so we are better prepared to deal with them. We will recruit and retain skilled people We will build a team to deliver effective decisions and interventions, providing them with the right tools to do the job, making sure they know what is expected of them at work and have opportunities for development.
10 Our success We will know that we successfully worked together when: Primary producers know and trust that the best efforts are being taken to reduce risks to production. Industry sectors importers, exporters, and the travel industry play a major role in reducing biosecurity risks. The public understands biosecurity s importance, comply with its rules, report the unusual and have confidence that dangerous incursions are minimised and managed appropriately. Environmental groups know risks to flora and fauna are being minimised, established environmental pests are being managed appropriately, and the biodiversity of our native ecosystems is being protected. Māori will be involved in biosecurity. Scientists will know decisions are based on the best scientific knowledge available, gaps in science capability are being closed, and there are incentives for them to work collaboratively across agencies. Regional councils will recognise central government s leadership role facilitating national coordination (where appropriate) and involving regional councils transparently in relevant decisions and actions. The public health sector will know the risk of zoonotic and pest-borne diseases and venomous species being introduced is being managed effectively. Government will be confident that New Zealand s biosecurity system is robust.
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