35670 (2026). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister for Biosecurity

Written Question

Published date: 21 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	35670 (2026)
Question asked:	09 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Hon Jo Luxton
Portfolio:	Minister for Biosecurity
Minister replying:	Hon Andrew Hoggard
Answer received:	17 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_35670_2026
Document guid:	fe1de8bc-ce9a-4d86-9bad-26d87af2a29e

35670 (2026). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister for Biosecurity: What, if any, risk assessment was conducted for the domestic waste pathway (retail and post-retail disposal) for imported fresh blueberries under the IHS for Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption?

Hon Andrew Hoggard: The assessment of the waste pathway is available on the Ministry for Primary Industries’ consultation page: https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/71896-Evidence-regarding-classification-of-blueberries-as-low-waste-pathway.