This law is about stopping pests and unwanted organisms from coming into the country. You will learn how to get rid of them if they are already here. The law also helps manage pests that are already in the country. The law wants to protect New Zealand from pests and unwanted organisms. You can help by following the rules to keep them out. This will help keep the country safe and healthy. The law explains how to exclude, eradicate, and manage pests and unwanted organisms. You can find more information about what this means in other parts of the legislation, such as the sections on exclusion and eradication. This will help you understand how the law works to protect New Zealand.