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Spotlight on a Pledge member: NZ Post – on the frontline of biosecurity

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Spotlight on a Pledge member: NZ Post – on the frontline of biosecurity

With biosecurity threats increasing at the border, NZ Post’s International Mail Centre (IMC), has a critical role to play alongside Biosecurity New Zealand (BNZ) in preventing the introduction and spread of harmful organisms in New Zealand.

New Zealand Biosecurity Awards finalists keeping New Zealand safe from pests and diseases

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New Zealand Biosecurity Awards finalists keeping New Zealand safe from pests and diseases

The New Zealand Biosecurity Awards finalists have been announced and highlight the inspiring and diverse biosecurity activities that are happening across New Zealand.

A significant milestone for the Biosecurity Business Pledge

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A significant milestone for the Biosecurity Business Pledge

The Hon Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity, joined Biosecurity Business Pledge members to celebrate the inaugural AGM of the Biosecurity Business Pledge Incorporated Society.

Building the biosecurity toolbox - Unwanted pest and diseases ID cards

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Building the biosecurity toolbox - Unwanted pest and diseases ID cards

The Pledge has produced an introductory set of ID cards that help to identify some of the high-risk pests and diseases that need to be kept out of New Zealand.

Biosecurity New Zealand recently shared an Aotearoa New Zealand perspective with its Australian counterparts

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Biosecurity New Zealand recently shared an Aotearoa New Zealand perspective with its Australian counterparts

Stuart Anderson, Deputy Director-General, Biosecurity New Zealand talks about his visit to Canberra where he spoke at the Australian National Biosecurity Forum.

Spotlight on new Pledge member

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Spotlight on new Pledge member

Meet Carol Bates, a Poultry Microbiologist who provides technical services to the poultry industry in biosecurity, pest management, salmonella control, bird welfare, sampling techniques, auditing, and project management.

Two new biosecurity responses

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Two new biosecurity responses

Freshwater gold clam (also known by its scientific name Corbicula fluminea) was discovered along a stretch of the Waikato River in May, while exotic Caulerpa was found in eastern parts of Te Rāwhiti Inlet, Northland.

Calling all biosecurity champions

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Calling all biosecurity champions

Entries are now open for the 2023 New Zealand Biosecurity Awards. These awards recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions to protecting our country against unwanted pests and diseases.

A handy tool to identify future biosecurity threats

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A handy tool to identify future biosecurity threats

An app is available that matches areas in New Zealand with other parts of the world that have a similar climate, providing a view of where future successful pest incursions could originate and enabling more effective preventative measures.