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Question 35674 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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    Will MPI commission or consider independent verification of the proposed methyl bromide fumigation schedule before finalising the IHS for Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I am advised that the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is satisfied it carried out a thorough assessment of the proposed treatment, and that it is a valid treatment that meets MPI’s efficacy requirement.

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Question 35675 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What peer-reviewed evidence did MPI rely on to set the methyl bromide fumigation schedule for Spotted Wing Drosophila in the IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption, and has this been independently reviewed against the published…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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The Ministry for Primary Industries is considering all the further information provided by Blueberries New Zealand in their submission. In addition, I refer the member to the response to WPQ 35672 (2026).

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Question 35676 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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    What independent evidence, if any, demonstrates that each systems approach relied on in the IHS for Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption consistently achieves the level of risk reduction MPI has assumed, and has MPI assessed system…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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Any proposed systems approaches will be considered by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), in line with international standards and MPI’s expectations for pest risk management.

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Question 35677 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many audits, if any, has MPI conducted, or does it plan to conduct, of exporting country pest free areas, pest free places of production, or treatment facilities under the draft IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption and…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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The import health standard has not been issued and, therefore, export markets cannot be the subject of an audit.

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Question 35678 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What independent verification, if any, beyond documentary review, does MPI conduct to confirm exporting NPPOs' phytosanitary certifications are accurate before consignments are cleared, in the draft IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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Guidance provided at clause 3.1 of the draft import health standard includes a link to a document with information about the Ministry for Primary Industries’ onshore verification activities which can be found here:…

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Question 35679 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has MPI reviewed published estimates of visual inspection sensitivity for cryptic pests, and what evidence demonstrates that commercially operated grading and inspection systems consistently detect low-density infestations of the pests…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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The biological traits of cryptic pests were considered by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) as part of the risk assessment. Information about the risk assessment is available on the MPI consultation page here:…

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Question 35680 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    Has MPI quantified the expected sensitivity of visual inspection for each relevant pest and life stage, and if so, what detection probabilities were assumed in concluding that inspection under clause 3.1 of the IHS for Fresh Blueberries…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I am advised that it was not necessary for the Ministry for Primary Industries to quantify the expected sensitivity of visual inspection because visual inspection is not relied on as the sole measure for managing pests under the proposed…

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Question 35681 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    Does MPI intend to require larval extraction testing or molecular diagnostics for consignments from countries where Anastrepha fraterculus, Ceratitis capitata, Drosophila suzukii, Rhagoletis mendax or Lobesia botrana are present and no…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I am advised that these kinds of tests may be considered as verification steps in support of some measures in the draft import health standard.

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Question 35682 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What verification, if any, does MPI require beyond visual inspection under clause 3.1 of the draft IHS for Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption, given internal fruit feeders and latent infections are not reliably detectable by visual…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I am advised that the characteristics of pests were considered by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) as part of the risk assessment. Information about the risk assessment is available on the MPI consultation page here:…

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Question 35683 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What data, if any, on the abundance and spatial distribution of susceptible hosts in New Zealand did MPI use to estimate establishment likelihood for the pests in clause 2.3, particularly the polyphagous fruit flies in the draft IHS Fresh…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I am advised that the polyphagous nature of these pests was considered in the risk assessment and is one of the reasons why a “high” likelihood of establishment rating was allocated in the proposal.

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Question 35684 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does MPI's bilateral arrangement with each exporting country identify which Anastrepha fraterculus morphotype(s) are present, and is treatment efficacy validated against those morphotype(s) in the draft IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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The import health standard has not been issued and there are, therefore, no bilateral arrangements in place.

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Question 35685 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What scientific basis, if any, supports treating cold treatment as effective for Spotted Wing Drosophila in table grapes but not offering it as an option for blueberries in the IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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This cold treatment in grapes has not been validated for spotted wing drosophila in blueberries.

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Question 35686 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was the treatment for Anastrepha fraterculus in Schedule 2 validated against all morphotypes of the species complex present in Chile, Mexico, Morocco, Peru and the USA, or against a single reference morphotype in the draft IHS Fresh…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I am advised that the irradiation treatment is based on an international standard and is applicable to the entire Anastrepha genus.

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Question 35687 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Why has a cold treatment pathway not been included in Schedule 2 in the draft IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption, given that MPI already accepts cold treatment as an effective control for Spotted Wing Drosophila in table grapes…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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This cold treatment has not been validated for spotted wing drosophila in blueberries.

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Question 35688 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What New Zealand-specific evidence, if any, did MPI rely on in the draft IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption to conclude that disposal of imported blueberries into environments containing susceptible hosts is sufficiently uncommon…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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Information about the Ministry for Primary Industries’ (MPI) assessment of waste on the blueberry pathway is available on the MPI consultation page:…

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Question 35689 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did MPI review New Zealand-specific evidence on consumer and retail disposal behaviour, commercial food-waste streams, home composting, and municipal green-waste systems in treating the domestic waste pathway as low risk in the IHS Fresh…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) reviewed evidence where available. Information about MPI’s assessment of waste on the blueberry pathway is available on the MPI consultation page:…

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Question 35690 (2026)

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    What evidence, if any, has MPI relied on in drafting the IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption to conclude that mechanically harvested and field-packed imported blueberries present an equivalent biosecurity risk to hand-harvested…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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The Ministry for Primary Industries has utilised a wide range of evidence and information in drafting the proposed import health standard.

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Question 35691 (2026)

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    Why does clause 2.1 in the IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption not specify harvesting method, packhouse hygiene standards, or waste handling, given New Zealand growers face stricter requirements domestically?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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Clause 2.1 should be read together with the definition of commercial production methods in Schedule 1: Definitions of the draft import health standard. The draft import health standard can be found here:…

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Question 35692 (2026)

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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

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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…

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Question 35693 (2026)

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    How does MPI notify industry when a document incorporated by reference (such as an ISPM) is amended, given clause 1.2(2) in the IHS for Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption removes the requirement for a prior publication notice?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I am advised that the purpose of Clause 1.2(2) is to ensure that users of the standard are aware of the need to check for the current version of the relevant International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM). On a case-by-case…

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Question 35694 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does MPI intend to distinguish between conventionally grown and organically certified blueberries in the final IHS for Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption, and if not, why not?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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This question was raised during consultation on the draft import health standard and will be addressed as part of the review of submissions.

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Question 35695 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    How many equivalence determinations under ISPM 24 has MPI approved for fresh produce IHSs in the past five years, and are these published or otherwise available to industry?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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When an equivalence determination is approved by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), it is notified on the MPI website in accordance with section 27 of the Biosecurity Act 1993. You can read more here:…

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Question 35696 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has MPI assessed whether organically certified blueberry production in Chile, Mexico, Morocco, Peru or the USA can achieve equivalent phytosanitary outcomes to conventional production for the pests listed in the IHS for Fresh Blueberries…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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The Ministry for Primary Industries has utilised a wide range of evidence and information in drafting the proposed import health standard.

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Question 35698 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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    Has MPI advised or encouraged poultry producers to "flockdown" and if so, is this voluntary guidance or an expectation that producers are effectively expected to follow, and if it is not a legal requirement, how does MPI distinguish…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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Any move to house birds is being undertaken voluntarily by farmers as a precautionary step to protect their flocks from H5 bird flu, and is a temporary preventative measure at this stage. The Commerce Commission has provided guidance on…

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Question 35462 (2026)

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    What assessment, if any, has he or his agency made of the potential impacts of an H5N1 avian influenza outbreak on domestic poultry production costs and supply fluctuations, given that New Zealand is not generally an importer of poultry…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I am advised that the exact nature of impacts on the poultry sector is difficult to quantify, since it is unclear as to the likely patterns of spread of H5 bird flu and the extent and scale of impacts across the sector. Based on overseas…

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Question 35464 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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    What engagement, if any, has the Minister had with representatives of the arable sector since 1 June regarding the potential impacts of an H5N1 avian influenza outbreak and implications on feed grain demand or business continuity; and what…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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In the event of any outbreaks in poultry, impacts on sectors will be closely monitored and consideration given as to what form of support could be required.

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Question 35465 (2026)

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    What assessment, if any, has the Minister made of whether the Ministry for Primary Industries' H5N1 avian influenza preparedness and vaccination policy is fully aligned with the Department of Conservation's approach to protecting…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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There are no areas of misalignment between the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and the Department of Conservation (DOC). MPI and DOC have worked together to agree and operationalise a vaccination policy for threatened native bird…

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Question 35466 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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    What consideration, if any, has he given to commercial impacts on poultry producers who are housing birds out of biosecurity necessity, including the implications for producers' ability to market eggs or poultry products as free range?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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Any move to house birds is being undertaken voluntarily by farmers as a precautionary step to protect their flocks from H5 bird flu, and is a temporary preventative measure at this stage. The Commerce Commission has provided guidance on…

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Question 35248 (2026)

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    What additional support, if any, is being considered for native bird hospitals regarding avian influenza H5N1, including but not limited to funding for triage and containment facilities, sufficient staffing to enable a 7-day operation for…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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Native bird hospitals, vets, and wildlife agencies are currently being supported by One Health agencies through the provision of guidance and advice regarding the management of their facilities and birds in their care after the arrival of…

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Question 34532 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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I refer the Member to the attached table. Please note three titles have been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. Please note I also receive a weekly portfolio update.

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Question 34539 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Associate Minister for the Environment, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 27 July 2026: Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and…

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Question 34559 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…

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Question 34565 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the member to the attached table. Two titles have been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a…

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Question 34636 (2026)

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Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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On 27 July 2026, the paper titled Animal Products Amendment Regulations 2026 and Wine Amendment Regulations 2026 was considered by Cabinet.

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Question 34643 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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None.

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Question 34664 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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On 27 July 2026, the papers titled ‘Regulations for managing high pathogenicity avian influenza H5N1 in commercial poultry: Policy approval’ and ‘Enabling provisions in the Biosecurity Act 1993’ were considered by Cabinet.

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Question 34670 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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None

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Question 33268 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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None

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Question 33275 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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None

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Question 33296 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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None.

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Question 33302 (2026)

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Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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None

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Question 33374 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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None. Please note I also receive a Weekly Update.

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Question 33380 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…

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Question 33401 (2026)

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Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Minister for the Environment, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning [date as in question]: Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and…

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Question 33407 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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I refer the Member to the attached table. Please note one title has been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. Please note I also receive a weekly portfolio update.

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Question 33199 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What consideration, if any, has he given to the supply of wild game to the domestic food market?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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I am considering the supply of wild game for human consumption as part of recent work relating to homekill and recreational catch settings. I am aware that recreational catch cannot be traded, while wild game intended for sale must meet…

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Question 33200 (2026)

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Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has he received on the inspection or verification of wild venison intended for sale?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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I have not received advice specifically dedicated to the inspection or verification of wild venison intended for sale.

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Question 33201 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Has he received any advice on the substances or toxins that could currently affect the harvest of wild game for human consumption?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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Since becoming Minister for Food Safety, I have received the advice in the attached the table relating to this topic.

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Question 33202 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, by title and date, has he received on wild game animals for human consumption?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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Since becoming Minister for Food Safety, I have received the advice in the attached table relating to wild game animals for human consumption.

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Question 32944 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Has he raised the timeliness of novel food assessments with the Food Ministers' Meeting or with his Australian counterpart in the last 12 months; if so, on what dates, and what was the outcome?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

Answer

No.