Andrew Hoggard
Andrew Hoggard serves as the Minister for Biosecurity and Food Safety, and will speak at the East Coast Farm Expo, addressing important agricultural and environmental topics.
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Andrew Hoggard was the Agriculture Minister responsible for animal welfare.
31k-strong petition for an independent Commissioner for Animals taken to Parliament
New Zealand· 2026-03-03
Andrew Hoggard is the Associate Minister of Agriculture (Animal Welfare) involved in exploring better dog control.
As attacks surge, calls grow to overhaul NZ’s 30-year-old dog control lawsNew Zealand· 2026-02-03
Andrew Hoggard makes an appearance in the MP property rich list.
MP property rich list: Our MPs have stakes in a combined $379 million of property - who owns the most?New Zealand· 2025-11-23
He promised to raise it with Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard.
Asian hornet threat: Northland beekeeper urges buffer zones to stop spreadNew Zealand· 2025-11-08
Andrew Hoggard was rated 2.76/5 for his performance in Biosecurity.
Nicola Willis singles out Sir John Key in Mood of the Boardroom speechNew Zealand· 2025-09-24
Act MP Andrew Hoggard discussed the party's stance on emissions pricing for agriculture.
Act calls for NZ to leave Paris climate agreement without ‘realistic targets’New Zealand· 2025-09-01
Today’s farmer/politician panel reflect on a great week at Fieldays.
Listen to The Country: Deputy PM David Seymour reviews Dame Jacinda Ardern’s memoirNew Zealand· 2025-06-16
Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard emphasizes the need for a collective effort in managing Madagascar ragwort.
Madagascar ragwort spreads in Northland, posing threat to farmsNew Zealand· 2025-06-03
The Government’s team of agriculture ministers - McClay, Andrew Hoggard, Mark Patterson and Nicola Grigg - said Budget 2025 was about ensuring farmers and growers had the tools and support to succeed.
Budget 2025: $4.95b for agriculture to drive growth and innovationNew Zealand· 2025-05-23
Associate Minister of Agriculture Andrew Hoggard said that as well as amending the Act, regulations would be developed to support exporters to know how to ensure high standards of animal welfare.
Minister says livestock export ban reversal should be law before next electionNew Zealand· 2025-05-22
Andrew Hoggard, Associate Minister of Agriculture (Animal Welfare), told the Herald that out-of-control, or roaming, dogs were an issue in the first instance for councils.
Roaming dog attacks prevent blind, low-vision clients from receiving guide dogsNew Zealand· 2025-05-15
Associate Agriculture (Animal Welfare) Minister Andrew Hoggard was invited to talk to Checkpoint and declined.
Kāinga Ora under fire for inaction on neglected pets, aggressive dogsNew Zealand· 2025-05-13
Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard has announced this year that dog tethering regulations have passed through Cabinet and will be released later in 2025.
Manurewa dog abuse: Reward offered for information on abuser’s identityNew Zealand· 2025-05-06
Hoggard has made a significant impact in biosecurity and animal welfare rules.
Cabinet Report Card: rating the ministers in half-term review - Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-04-29
Andrew Hoggard is an Act MP and dairy farmer who declared a conflict of interest regarding his sister and brother working for a dairy company.
Minister Andrew Hoggard’s sister lobbied him opposing tougher baby formula rulesNew Zealand· 2025-04-04
Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard meets with Donnelly in Wellington after the holidays.
Baby formula standards: How multinational dairy companies convinced ministers to back away from new rulesNew Zealand· 2025-04-02
Andrew Hoggard is the Minister for Biosecurity and Food Safety and will be speaking at the Expo.
Counting down to East Coast Farm Expo at Wairoa next weekNew Zealand· 2025-02-13
