But the Minister of Agriculture, Damien O'Connor, said that the Government's decision was about animal welfare and protecting and positioning New Zealand's reputation. What happened on this ship was not a New Zealand situation, and we can actually put regulations in and we can take control over what happens within our own country. So even if it could be proven that the incident did not involve New Zealand animals, the Minister thinks that the public may conclude that our animals could face a similar outcome. But why? 