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Who's Who
This page lists some key contacts within the ACVM Group, their contact details and responsibilities. Click for the full contact list.
Debbie Morris Responsible for the Approvals and ACVM Group in the development, implementation, evaluation and reviews of standards relating to agricultural compounds, veterinary medicines and maximum residue limits. The Group also develops the New Zealand approvals processes under the Animal Products, Wine, Food and ACVM Acts. The Group’s role includes the maintenance of public registers and lists, and implementation of imported food and food-related products programmes at the point of entry. |
Phone: 04 894 2541 |
Emma Miles-Buckler Executive Assistant to Debbie Morris, Director ACVM. Responsible for AVMAC meetings held quarterly. |
Phone: 04 894 2440 |
John Bongiovanni Responsible for to the Director (Approvals and ACVM). |
Phone: 04 894 2618 |
Performance Systems | |
Trish Whitaker Responsible to the Director (Approvals and ACVM) for the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Programmes. Administration of NZ: EU Mutual Recognition, Agreement on GMP. Liaises with Compliance & Investigation Group and recognition of Vertebrate Toxic Agents (VTAs) and Prescription Animal Remedy (PAR) Traders. |
Phone: 04 894 2562 |
Linley Thorburn Primarily responsible for providing advice on non-compliance issues relating to plant compounds and veterinary medicines, managing complaints and ensuring that correct remedial action is taken, plus ensuring appropriate clearance procedures are in place at the New Zealand border. The Advisor (Performance Systems) also provides support to the Programme Manager (Performance Systems) on the GMP and Trader Programmes. |
Phone: 04 894 2569 |
Joint Support Team | |
Halina Smolski Responsible for all business management functions for the ACVM. This includes budgeting, financial management, human resources, information technology and contract management. |
Phone: 04 894 2507 |
Helen Simpson Advisor (Business Services) Responsible for all Approvals and ACVM Human Resources (HR) and communication issues. |
Phone: 04 894 2521 Fax: 04 894 2541 |
Jane Chuang Works for the ACVM, Dairy & Plant Products & Domestic & Imported Food Groups. The areas she covers are Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Debt Management and General accounts enquiries for these groups. |
Phone: 04 894 2563 |
Larry Mao Works for the ACVM, Dairy & Plant Products & Domestic & Imported Food Groups. The areas he covers are Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Debt Management and General accounts enquiries for these groups. |
Phone: 04 894 2442 |
Approvals Team | |
Maree Zinzley Responsible to the Assistant Director (Approvals) for the performance of the Operations team. Key point of contact for client concerns or queries and complaints, adverse event reports, compliance. Liaison with MAF Quarantine Services on imports. Liaison with compliance & investigation group on investigations/prosecutions. |
Phone: 04 894 2564 |
Executive Coordinator (Operations) | |
Position Vacant Provides administrative support to the ACVM Programme Managers. |
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Advisors (Operations)Advisors (Operations) are primarily responsible for registration and importation enquiries relating to Agricultural Compounds (Plant Compounds and Veterinary Medicines). The advisors are the client's first point of contact for all registration enquires. Each Advisor (Operations) acts as an account manager for a number of clients. Advisors (Operations) report directly to the Programme Manager (Operations). Administrative and technical enquires should be directed to the Advisors (Operations) in the first instance. | |
Mary Alexander Phone: 04 894 2570 |
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Eve Menzies Phone: 04 894 2568 |
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Helen Conner Phone: 04 894 2531 |
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Technical Team | |
Neil Kennington Responsible to the Assistant Director (Approvals) for the performance of the Assessors of food and non-food registration applications. |
Phone: 04 894 2555 |
AssessorsThe Assessors are responsible for input into the registration of agricultural compounds (plant compounds and veterinary medicines). They technically assess and appraise applications using agreed criteria. They are also involved in development of ACVM standards and policies. | |
Warren Tully |
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Bruce Nalder |
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Paulina Rodriguez |
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Standards Team | |
Warren Hughes Responsible to the Director, ACVM Group for the development and implementation of policies and standards under the ACVM Act 1997. Also responsible for the interface with other legislation within NZFSA and externally, along with maintaining linkages with international bodies such as Codex, VICH, OECD and other regulators. |
Phone: 04 894 2560 |
Standards AdvisorsThe Standards Advisors are primarily responsible for the development of ACVM standards and policies, but also provide support to the Plant and Animal Assessor’s assessing and appraising applications for registration. The Standards Advisors report directly to the Programme Manager (Approvals and ACVM Standards). | |
Rebecca Fisher |
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Lucy Johnston |
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Andrew Pearson Responsible for assessing and reviewing toxicology data submitted with applications for registration using agreed criteria, and is also involved in the development of ACVM standards and policies. |
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New Zealand Food Safety Authority
68-86 Jervois Quay
PO Box 2835
Wellington
NEW ZEALAND
Phone: +64 4 894 2500
Fax: +64 4 894 2501
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