There have been some changes in the makeup of the Deed Governance Group (DGG). Read more

The Deed Governance Group met on 14 June 2016. A meeting summary report is available here. Read more

After almost two decades as NZ Wine Growers Sustainability General Manager, Philip leaves the business this month, and also steps down as chairman of the interim Fruit Fly Council where he led the development of GIA’s first operational agreement. The GIA Secretariat caught up with Philip before his departure. Read more

The kiwiberry industry is the latest industry group to join the Government Industry Agreement (GIA) biosecurity partnership. They will be represented by Kiwifruit Vine Health (KVH), the first industry group to sign the GIA Deed in May 2014. Read more

Around 150 biosecurity experts gathered at the B3 (Better Border Biosecurity Conference) in Wellington earlier last week to look at the research needed to underpin New Zealand’s future biosecurity system.

The conference aimed to look at New Zealand's future biosecurity challenges such as changing trade and tourism, whilst also reinforcing the importance of science for an effective border biosecurity system. Read more