Displaying items by tag: Biosecurity

Tuesday, 26 March 2024 14:55

Biosecurity Taranaki a 'milestone' for region

Taranaki has launched Biosecurity Taranaki in an effort to safeguard the region’s environment.

Published in General News
Sunday, 24 December 2023 16:25

Eyes open for biosecurity pests and diseases

Every year, the New Zealand Winegrowers biosecurity team is sent an increasing number of images from members of suspected grapevine pest insects and disease symptoms, evidence that a high level of biosecurity awareness is building amongst the industry.

Published in Industry
Sunday, 24 December 2023 09:55

Biosecurity teams all set for busy summer

Biosecurity New Zealand says its frontline teams are ready for the anticipated influx of summer travellers with changes to arrivals processing at airports and the introduction of new hosts to help people.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 13:55

Biosecurity boost ahead of summer

Biosecurity New Zealand has welcomed 23 new quarantine officers and four new detector dog handlers this month.

Published in General News

Biosecurity stakeholders are becoming increasingly concerned about how well our biosecurity system will stand up to challenges such as climate change, future trade patterns, changing population dynamics and agrichemical availability.

Published in Industry
Wednesday, 16 August 2023 10:55

Has NZ won the battle to fully eradicate M. bovis?

Agriculture and Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor claims the success of the M. bovis eradication programme has saved NZ billions of dollars.

Published in General News

A container of dead tarantulas and 28 mangoes are among the items found by Biosecurity New Zealand quarantine officers at the border as passenger arrivals climb.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 06 December 2022 10:25

Biosecurity a big risk for the bee sector

A downturn in the honey market has the potential to cause a major biosecurity issue for the NZ bee industry.

Published in General News

Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor is celebrating a new milestone in the fight against wilding conifers.

Published in General News
Monday, 15 August 2022 17:25

Weevils in the Vines

Increasing reports of weevil damage to vines in Marlborough, Hawke’s Bay and Wairarapa led researchers to ascertain the culprits.

Published in Industry
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