We’re all responsible for protecting
Aotearoa from pests and diseases.
Biosecurity keeps our incredible home, Aotearoa New Zealand, safe from pests and diseases.
Ko Tātou This Is Us asks us to take a moment to think about how
biosecurity protects our way of life, the outdoor environment where we fish, farm,
hunt and explore, the beautiful biodiversity of our unique ecosystem and even the food we eat.
Every New Zealander has a role to play in preventing pests and diseases from
getting into New Zealand or helping to stop their spread if they do get here.
It takes all of us to protect what we’ve got. Ko Tātou This Is Us.
New Zealand Biosecurity Awards
Every year, we celebrate people making a difference through the New Zealand Biosecurity Awards.
It takes all of us to protect what we've got, but there are a few champions worth celebrating—could this be you?
Learn more about the awards and previous winners.
NZ Biosecurity Awards
At home
There are lots of ways you can contribute to biosecurity at home.
Know what pests and diseases to look out for around the garden and find practical tips for reducing biosecurity risks at your place.
Biosecurity at home
In the outdoors
If you're into outdoor activities like tramping, mountain biking or camping – your role in biosecurity is important.
Discover how you can help limit the spread of pests and diseases in the outdoors.
Biosecurity for walking, camping and biking
In and around water
Find tips on how we can protect our rivers, lakes and seas from pests and diseases when in or around water.
We all have a role to play in freshwater and marine biosecurity.
Biosecurity for boating and water activities
News
Search is on for New Zealand’s biosecurity champions
Entries are now open for the 2022 New Zealand Biosecurity Awards. These awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions made around Aotearoa New Zealand to protect our country against pests and diseases.
News
New Plant Pass helps plant producers embrace biosecurity
Plant Pass is the new plant production biosecurity scheme offering a one-stop solution for producers and growers to ensure they’re using good biosecurity practice.
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Getting closer to solutions for marine structures
The battle against marine pests will rapidly get easier if we can prevent them from growing on artificial structures like marina pontoons, wharf piles and seawalls. The Marine Biosecurity Toolbox has some promising leads.
