Biosecurity search for Australian horse trainer

MAF Biosecurity New Zealand would like to speak with Australian horse trainer Robert Heathcote, who arrived in the country yesterday afternoon. Mr Heathcote is thought to be visiting relatives in New Zealand.


In an interview with Australian media on Friday Mr Heathcote outlined steps he had taken to spread equine influenza to horses in his stable in Queensland.


Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Mr Heathcote should ring 0800 80 99 66.