MfE role in pest management in NZ?

Details of the request

1. Describe your role in pest management in NZ?

2. Under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act what focus is there from your department on pest welfare?

3. Have there been any changes to your practices due to the AWA 2015? If so, what are these?

4. Where can I find your policies and procedures?

5. How often or in what situations are your regulations, practices and policies updated?

6. How do you make these policies and procedures? I.e. where does your legislative/ delegated authority come from?