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93 DIRECTORYImport risk analysis on white rhinocerosMAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ) is invitingsubmissions on a draft import risk analysis on theimportation of white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)from Australia. Submissions close 4 September 2009.This risk analysis has been developed to support thehigh priority Southern White RhinocerosConservation Programme managed by the AustralasianRegional Association of Zoological Parks and Aquaria(ARAZPA). It is a qualitative analysis of the biosecurity risksassociated with the importation of white rhinoceros into NewZealand zoological containment facilities from equivalentfacilities in Australia. The methodology used in the riskanalysis follows the standard MAFBNZ risk analysisprocedures.The draft import risk analysis, released on 21 July, is availableon the MAF website at: www.biosecurity.govt.nz/biosec/consult/draft-ira-rhinoceros-aust■To receive a hard copy of the analysis, contact: Risk Analysis Team Support Officer,MAFBNZ, Email: risk.analysis@maf.govt.nz Phone: 04 894 0310.Pest watch: 23 May 2009 – 3 July 2009Biosecurity is about managing risks – protecting the New Zealand environment and economy from exotic pests and diseases. MAF Biosecurity New Zealand devotes much of itstime to ensuring that new organism records come to its attention, to follow up as appropriate. The tables here list new organisms that have become established, new hosts forexisting pests and extensions to distribution of existing pests. The information was collated between 23 May 2009 – 3 July 2009. The plant information is held in the Plant PestInformation Network (PPIN) database. Wherever possible, common names have been included.ANIMAL KINGDOM RECORDSValidated new to New Zealand reportsOrganism Host Location Submitted by CommentsCelaenia excavata(bird dropping spider)Significant find reportsNo significant find records during this period.New host reportsNo new host records during this period.New distribution reportsNo new distribution records during this period.Inanimate host(wall inside house)AucklandIDC (general surveillance)■If you have any enquiries regarding this information please contact NZBiosecuritySurveillance@maf.govt.nzPLANT KINGDOM RECORDSValidated new to New Zealand reportsOrganism Host Location Submitted by CommentsPotyvirus sweet potato virus G(SPVG)Potyvirus sweet potato virus 2(SPV2)Apscaviroid Grapevine yellow speckle viroid -1(GYSVd-1)Significant find reportsIpomoea batatas(kumara)Ipomoea batatas(kumara)Vitis vinifera(grape)NorthlandNorthlandAucklandIDC (general surveillance)IDC (general surveillance)IDC (general surveillance)Organism Host Location Submitted by CommentsNo significant find records during this period.New host reportsOrganism Host Location Submitted by CommentsKalotermes brouni(New Zealand drywood termite)Acacia floribunda(gossamer wattle)Olearia traversii(akeake)AucklandChatham IslandsScion(high risk site surveillance)Scion(special survey)22 MAF BIOSECURITY NEW ZEALAND