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Posted 13th Dec 2018
KiwiNet training builds industry preparedness
KVH facilitated it’s twice-annual KiwiNet workshop, with around 40 participants from across the kiwifruit industry attending the day’s presentations. The workshops focus on increasing understanding of how biosecurity responses are run.
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Posted 7th Dec 2018
Biosecurity matters to Big Angry Fish
Biosecurity is creating the best environment for our fish. That's why biosecurity is so important to Nathan O'Hearn and Milan Radonich (hosts of Big Angry Fish). Check out their video to learn more about how easy it is to do your bit to protect Aotearoa's
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Posted 6th Dec 2018
Two opportunities to join the BioHeritage Challenge team
The BioHeritage Challenge is looking for people to help plan and prioritise investment, and also to become part of its Science Leadership Group.
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Posted 20th Nov 2018
Investment to accelerate kauri dieback and myrtle rust research
The BioHeritage National Science Challenge is focused on making significant and rapid progress in the fight against myrtle rust and kauri dieback following new government investment announced today.
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Posted 13th Nov 2018
Biosecurity champions in the spotlight
Biosecurity New Zealand announced the winners of the 2018 New Zealand Biosecurity Awards today. Environment Southland's 'Fiordland Marine Pathway Management Plan' took out the top prize, the New Zealand Biosecurity Supreme Award. Its project also received
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Posted 30th Oct 2018
'Springing' into brown marmorated stink bug season
Spring has sprung, as has the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) threat to New Zealand. Every spring and summer Biosecurity New Zealand goes on high alert keep this stinky pest out of New Zealand
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Posted 18th Oct 2018
Training the next generation of stink bug hunters
In October, during Biosecurity Week in Tauranga Moana, KVH helped bring biosecurity alive for groups of intermediate students taking part in the Creepy Crawlies Meets Primary Production project.
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Posted 18th Oct 2018
Biosecurity protects home grown happiness
"We all need to keep a look out for any biosecurity threats that could ruin these gardens that we love so much." Watch Elien Lewis of Home Grown Happiness talk about why biosecurity matters to her.
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Posted 16th Oct 2018
Biosecurity with Master Chef Sachie Nomura of Sachie's Kitchen
Master Chef Sachie Nomura of Sachie's Kitchen shows us why biosecurity matters to her and the local New Zealand produce she uses in her amazing dishes.
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