Part 1National parks
Principles to be applied in national parks
5AIntroduction of biological organisms
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.
Before granting an approval under subsection (1), the Minister shall—
- consult the New Zealand Conservation Authority; and
- have regard to whether—
- any introduced organism will itself become a problem or adversely affect any other indigenous organisms, or have a negative impact on any ecosystem; and
- there is sufficient scientific advice, supported by research, to indicate that none of these will occur.
- any introduced organism will itself become a problem or adversely affect any other indigenous organisms, or have a negative impact on any ecosystem; and
An authority granted under subsection (1) shall not be inconsistent with any provision in—
- any other Act applicable to the import, genetic modification, or use of the organism or organisms concerned; or
- any general policy adopted under section 44; or
- 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).