The GIA Deed Governance Group (DGG) said it welcomes the review of the strategy and are looking forward to being involved in its development. It adds that this is an important opportunity for all participants in New Zealand’s biosecurity system, particularly GIA Signatories, to influence New Zealand’s biosecurity strategy and to reinforce the collective strength of the GIA partnership.

The Biosecurity 2025 project was launched by the Ministry for Primary Industries in April 2015 to review and future-proof New Zealand's biosecurity system. GIA partners were involved in the development of the discussion document and will again look to make a collective contribution on their behalf. The result of this consultation will be a Biosecurity 2025 Direction Statement, setting a future direction for New Zealand’s biosecurity system.

DGG said it fully supports the process and looks forward to working with Government to help shape the strategy. The group strongly encourages all interested parties to have their say on this important initiative that significantly affects New Zealand’s primary industries, and in turn, New Zealand’s economy.

Those interested may do this directly through MPI’s website. More information and a full copy of the discussion document is available at: www.mpi.govt.nz