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Behind the vines: Protecting the Gold, Green and Red
Zespri is a thriving co-operative of kiwifruit growers in New Zealand. Headquartered in Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty and with offices in over 20 countries, Zespri is the world’s largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling in over 50 countries.
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New Zealand Biosecurity Awards 2024 winners announced
Two New Zealanders who’ve used their unique skills to help fight the exotic caulerpa seaweed are this year’s Biosecurity Awards Supreme Winners, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.