New Zealand Legislation: Acts

5A Introduction of biological organisms

• (1) Notwithstanding anything in this Act or any other enactment, but subject to subsections (2) and (3) of this section, the Minister may authorise the introduction of any biological control organism to control wild animals or animal pests or plant pests in any national park.

  (2) Before granting an approval under subsection (1) of this section, the Minister shall—

  • (a) Consult the New Zealand Conservation Authority; and

  • (b) Have regard to whether—

    • (i) Any introduced organism will itself become a problem or adversely affect any other indigenous organisms, or have a negative impact on any ecosystem; and

    • (ii) There is sufficient scientific advice, supported by research, to indicate that none of these will occur.

  (3) An authority granted under subsection (1) of this section shall not be inconsistent with any provision in—

  • (a) Any other Act applicable to the import, genetic modification, or use of the organism or organisms concerned; or

  • (b) Any general policy adopted under section 44 of this Act; or

  • (c) Any conservation management strategy or management plan.

  Section 5A was inserted, as from 25 November 1994, by section 3 National Parks Amendment Act 1994 (1994 No 112).