News

Posted 10th Jan 2020

A new interactive session, developed by Biosecurity NZ, is recruiting Kiwi kids in the fight against unwanted pests and diseases.

Posted 4th Nov 2019

The biosecurity work of iwi, environmental organisations, science providers, and community groups, among others, were honoured at the 2019 New Zealand Biosecurity Awards.

Posted 4th Nov 2019

Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor has paid tribute to the winners of the 2019 New Zealand Biosecurity Awards.

Posted 24th Sep 2019

The Biosecurity Award finalists announced today exhibit the diversity and shared commitment of those working to protect New Zealand from pests and diseases.

Posted 16th Sep 2019

Ten Tauranga walking tracks have been upgraded to slow the spread of the deadly pathogen that causes kauri dieback disease. In the last five years, more than 70 tracks have been upgraded and more than 40 permanently closed to protect our kauri taonga.

Posted 9th Sep 2019

Entries are open for a new award to recognise excellence in biosecurity journalism in New Zealand. Sponsored by the Ministry for Primary Industries, the Ko Tātou This Is Us Biosecurity Journalism Award is presented by the New Zealand Guild of Agricultural

Posted 18th Jun 2019

Entries are now open for the 2019 New Zealand Biosecurity Awards. These Awards recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions to protecting our country against pests and diseases.

Posted 14th May 2019

A new walking trail at the Auckland Botanic Gardens gives locals and overseas visitors a chance to learn about New Zealand’s flora as well as the role they play in protecting it.

Posted 28th Mar 2019

One of the biggest kauri seed collections to be undertaken in decades is happening now across the upper North Island in an effort to identify trees that are resistant to kauri dieback.