Our Constitution.
The constitution of the New Zealand Equine Health Association is focused on both consultation with Government agencies as well as equine stakeholder organisations in New Zealand. It involves all issues surrounding NZ equine health, welfare and disease incursion. In alignment with the constitution the NZEHA also signed the Government Industry Agreement (GIA) Deed on the 26th January 2015, becoming the firth organisation to become part of the partnership. To download the full constitution of the NZEHA or the GIA Deed scroll to the bottom of this page.
Briefly, the objects of the NZEHA are:
a) To consult with Government agencies on behalf of all equine stakeholder organisations in New Zealand on all issues relating to New Zealand equine health, welfare and disease incursion;
b) To ensure the interests and views of all stakeholders on all issues relating to New Zealand equine health, welfare and disease incursion are considered;
c) To develop anticipatory plans on all issues relating to New Zealand equine health, welfare and disease incursion;
d) To report to all stakeholders all relevant and appropriate information relating to the business of the Association, including strategies on all issues relating to New Zealand equine health, welfare and disease incursion;
e) To determine training plans and to provide and promote advice on training and response planning for all stakeholders on all issues relating to New Zealand equine health, welfare and disease incursion.
NZEHA Constitution
Access the full constitution of the New Zealand Equine Health Association Incorporated below.
Government Industry Agreement Deed
GIA operates as a partnership between primary industry and government to manage pests and diseases that could badly damage New Zealand’s primary industries, economy, and environment.
Under GIA, Signatories share the decision-making, responsibilities and costs of preparing for – and responding to – biosecurity incursions. By working in partnership, industry and government can achieve better biosecurity outcomes.
Access the full GIA Deed below.