10303 (2024). Chlöe Swarbrick to the Minister for Biosecurity

Written Question

Published date: 21 May 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	10303 (2024)
Question asked:	07 May 2024
Member asking:	Chlöe Swarbrick
Portfolio:	Minister for Biosecurity
Minister replying:	Hon Andrew Hoggard
Answer received:	15 May 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_10303_2024
Document guid:	abd34065-d7c1-44c4-bd06-2bce7cc95ccd

10303 (2024). Chlöe Swarbrick to the Minister for Biosecurity: Is Biosecurity NZ committed to eradicating caulerpa brachypus in Aotearoa New Zealand's waters; if not, what is the goal of the agency for the invasive seaweed?

Hon Andrew Hoggard: I am advised that Biosecurity New Zealand has been, and is, committed to doing everything feasible to reduce the spread and impact of exotic Caulerpa in New Zealand’s waters, and remove it where possible. This approach is informed by scientific and technical advice and has been consistent since the initial detection and confirmation of Caulerpa brachypus in New Zealand.