Animals Act 1967.

This Act, profoundly amended by the Biosecurity Act 1993 and other amending Acts, regulates and places restrictions on the importation of animals and selected animal products. No person shall import or introduce any animal, animal product, animal manure, packing material, fittings, or fodder into New Zealand: (a) Without the written permit of the Minister or of a person authorized by him in that behalf (or pursuant to an exemption given by the Minister by notice under subsection (4B) of this section); or (b) In contravention of any regulations made under this Act; or (c) In contravention of section 14 of this Act. Section 14 prohibits the importation of various (exotic) animals. Section 15 concerns importation of animals for zoological gardens, whereas. Section 21 places restrictions on introduction into New Zealand or possession of any organism.