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National Parks Act 1980

National parks - Principles to be applied in national parks

5A: Introduction of biological organisms

You could also call this:

"Rules for bringing special organisms into national parks to control pests"

You can introduce special organisms into national parks to control wild animals or pests, but only if the Minister allows it. Before the Minister can say yes, they must talk to the New Zealand Conservation Authority. The Minister also needs to think carefully about whether the new organism might cause problems or hurt other native plants and animals. They need to be sure there's good scientific research showing that it's safe.

The Minister can't allow anything that goes against other laws about bringing in new organisms or changing them genetically. They also can't go against any general rules for national parks or any plans for managing the park.

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Part 1National parks
Principles to be applied in national parks

5AIntroduction of biological organisms

  1. Notwithstanding anything in this Act or any other enactment, but subject to subsections (2) and (3), 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), the Minister shall—

  3. consult the New Zealand Conservation Authority; and
    1. have regard to whether—
      1. any introduced organism will itself become a problem or adversely affect any other indigenous organisms, or have a negative impact on any ecosystem; and
        1. there is sufficient scientific advice, supported by research, to indicate that none of these will occur.

        2. An authority granted under subsection (1) shall not be inconsistent with any provision in—

        3. any other Act applicable to the import, genetic modification, or use of the organism or organisms concerned; or
          1. any general policy adopted under section 44; or
            1. any conservation management strategy or management plan.

              Notes
              • Section 5A: inserted, on , by section 3 of the National Parks Amendment Act 1994 (1994 No 112).