More links and websites
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Biosecurity
Information from the Department of Conservation about biosecurity and invasive species.
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Marine biosecurity in New Zealand
This biodiversity information site has information about the agencies responsible for marine biosecurity.
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MPI Biosecurity New Zealand
The Ministry for Primary Industries’ site describes their work in protecting the environment, biosecurity, and controlling pests and diseases coming into New Zealand. To report suspected exotic land, freshwater and marine pests, or exotic diseases in plants and animals, call 0800 80 99 66.
More suggestions and sources
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Druett, Joan. Exotic intruders: the introduction of plants and animals into New Zealand. Auckland: Heinemann, 1983.
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McDowall, R. M. Gamekeepers for the nation: the story of New Zealand’s acclimatisation societies, 1861–1990. Christchurch: Canterbury University Press, 1994.
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Nightingale, Tony. White collars and gumboots: a history of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, 1892–1992. Palmerston North: Dunmore, 1992.
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Taylor, Bruce, and others. New Zealand under siege: a review of the management of biosecurity risks to the environment. Wellington: Office of the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, 2000.