‘Protectionism, obviously, is not dead’: A case study on New Zealand's biosecurity policy and the causes-of-effects of economic interests

The Coverage Of Biodiversity Conservation Issues In Local Newspapers And Its Role In Enhancing Conservation Awareness In Tanzania: An Analysis Of Two News Outlets

“…148 The country's strong policy of border protection originated from the desire to protect its agriculture from pests and diseases. 149 New Zealand is also rich in endemic biodiversity. As the negative impacts of invasive species were recognized, the agricultural border protection measures translated readily to measures in support of conservation.…”

Reframing New Zealand’s Biosecurity Conversation Post-Covid-19: An Argument for Integrating Interspecies Concerns

“…54 The Biosecurity Act 1993 was consequently enacted to protect animal product exports, resulting in New Zealand becoming the first country in the world to use the term 'biosecurity' in relation to animal health. 55 Trampusch (2014) observes that "[t]he government therefore armed the agricultural sector to benefit fully from consumer markets worldwide by protecting its agricultural producers from pests and diseases. " 56 Securing indigenous flora and fauna from biological harm (Barker's first biosecurity category) has been another key biosecurity priority for New Zealand.…”