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

Some New Zealand's horticulture industry groups along with government, have signed an operational agreement to help reduce the impacts of a potential fruit fly incursion. Read more

Steps to reduce the potentially devastating impact of a fruit fly incursion have been taken by Government and a number of horticulture industry groups. Read more

The Deed Governance Group met on 5 April. A separate report from this meeting is available here.  

Watch MPI's latest biosecurity video for international visitors arriving at New Zealand airports Read more