35678 (2026). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister for Biosecurity

Written Question

Published date: 23 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	35678 (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_35678_2026
Document guid:	807a48d4-d6a8-4336-a051-57bfcc39c7f5

35678 (2026). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister for Biosecurity: What independent verification, if any, beyond documentary review, does MPI conduct to confirm exporting NPPOs' phytosanitary certifications are accurate before consignments are cleared, in the draft IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption?

Hon Andrew Hoggard: Guidance provided at clause 3.1 of the draft import health standard includes a link to a document with information about the Ministry for Primary Industries’ onshore verification activities which can be found here: https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/50872.