16 October 2007
Media Advisory

Fifth New Zealand Biosecurity Summit

MAF Biosecurity New Zealand would like to invite journalists to attend the conference sessions of the New Zealand Biosecurity Summit in Auckland, 24-25 October.

The theme of this year’s summit is: “Biosecurity and trade, working together at the border”. There will be a wide range of government and industry attendees.

Sessions include:
• A keynote speech from Ruud Kleinpaste (“The Bugman”) on the synergies between biodiversity, bugs and biosecurity.
• A keynote speech from Rod Oram on the economics associated with climate change
• The importance of maintaining biosecurity standards for our agricultural industries, Mark Leslie, General Manager Fonterra, Sustainable Milk Supply
• Presentation of the 2007 MAF Biosecurity New Zealand Awards, Hon Jim Anderton, Minister for Biosecurity

The full programme is available on the MAF Biosecurity New Zealand website www.biosecurity.govt.nz.
MAF Biosecurity New Zealand has convened the annual Biosecurity Summit since 2003. The summit provides a forum for those involved and interested in biosecurity to meet, discuss issues, and share information on latest developments.

WHAT: 5th Biosecurity Summit
WHEN: 24-25 October 2007
WHERE: Ellerslie Event Centre, Auckland

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