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What process and timeframe applies for adding a pest to ONZPR once new evidence is received, given a “regulated pest” is defined solely by reference to ONZPR listing in the IHS for Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption?

Answered Question 35692 (2026)
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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What process and timeframe applies for adding a pest to ONZPR once new evidence is received, given a “regulated pest” is defined solely by reference to ONZPR listing in the IHS for Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

The Official New Zealand Pest Register (ONZPR) is updated with regulated pests on the publication of a new standard. The Ministry for Primary Industries also operates an emerging risk system that considers new evidence about a pest and whether it should be regulated. The timeframes for updating the ONZPR depends on the level of urgency indicated by the new evidence.