Government Industry Agreement (GIA) partners have commended Government on the Biosecurity 2025 discussion document released earlier this week seeking input from all New Zealanders on the future of our biosecurity strategy. 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

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

Staff from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), and NZ Customs, travelled to Pukekohe and the wider Franklin district, to gain a greater understanding of the onion sector. Read more

Representatives from MPI, Pipfruit NZ and Kiwifruit Vine Health recently spoke to Horticulture NZ’s NZ Grower and The Orchardist about their experiences with the Queensland fruit fly response. Read more