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Reserves Act 1977

Classification and management of reserves - General powers of Minister and of administering body

51A: Introduction of biological control organisms

You could also call this:

"Controlling pests in reserves with living things that help"

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The Minister can let people introduce biological control organisms to control pests in reserves. You need to know that a biological control organism is a living thing that helps control pests. The Minister can do this if the people in charge of the reserve ask for it.

Before the Minister says yes, they must talk to the New Zealand Conservation Authority. They also think about whether the introduced organism will cause problems or hurt other native organisms. They want to make sure it will not harm the environment.

The Minister's decision must follow the rules in other laws and plans, like the ones about importing organisms or managing the reserve. This includes following any general policy approved under section 15A or any conservation plan for the reserve. The Minister's decision must also be consistent with these rules and plans.

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Part 3Classification and management of reserves
General powers of Minister and of administering body

51AIntroduction of biological control 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 reserve vested in the Crown or in any other reserve if so requested by the administering body of that reserve.

  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 approved under section 15A; or
            1. any conservation management strategy or conservation management plan or other management plan approved for the reserve.

              Notes
              • Section 51A: inserted, on , by section 4 of the Reserves Amendment Act 1994 (1994 No 110).