New Zealand Biosecurity Services

18/05/2024

Beautiful morning in Kumeu if you're looking for something to do today. Grab a coffee and come see us at the KMR stall to talk about restoration funding through the Kaipara Moana Remediation Programme !

13/03/2024

A great couple days with the team at SPS Biota and Scion completing deposition trials to improve Readiness in the event of a Brown Marmorated Stink Bug incursion. An insightful exercise with scientific, regulatory and practical requirements explored in depth.

13/03/2024

Looking forward to this Sunday where we will be visiting The Village Market Helensville Showgrounds in support of the Kaipara Moana Remediation Programme. We will be available to discuss the programme and take Expressions of Interest from those interested to see if they qualify. Come and ask us about the financial support available toward fencing and planting activities for the protection of waterways or erodible land on your property.

15/02/2024

Mediterranean Fan Worm was found in Pilot Bay and luckily quickly removed. This invasive marine pest is continually being found in more southerly locations in New Zealand as it spreads.

Make sure you keep your eye out for this nasty and report it.

The discovery of 81 Mediterranean fanworm (Sabella spallanzanii) on the sea floor in Pilot Bay was not the early Christmas present that the Bay of Plenty Regional Council dive team were wanting.

24/01/2024

As part of our Kaukapakapa River Restoration Project, Danielle headed down the river on a kayak yesterday to check out the streambanks and ecology. She travelled from the salt water wedge down to a fully saline section of river and saw the transformation from freshwater plants to marine plants - a very cool afternoon.

Thanks for Heron for organising the event and Mt Rex Shipping for allowing us to get our kayaks out at their yard.

21/01/2024

You can't beat waking up in the morning and heading to this office! We are in the beautiful Taranaki hunting down Old Man's Beard.

17/12/2023

We took some time to celebrate the remarkable team members we have across the country with our annual end of year awards ceremony.

A big congratulations to:
Luke - Safety
Zac - Environmental Sustainability
Simon - Passion
Leith - Collaboration
Jason - Work Ethic
Zac - Personal Development
Luke - Team Member of the Year.

Our company wouldn't be as great as it is without you all, and exemplifying our company values. Well done!

14/12/2023

Merry Christmas everyone. We can't thank our wonderful clients enough for a great year, it has been an absolute pleasure working for you and helping you meet your goals.

Have safe travels over the summer break and we wish you many happy hours with friends and family (and some yummy food thrown in).

03/12/2023

We are so happy to announce that we have launched the Kaukapakapa River Restoration Group. We are helping landowners within the catchment to undertake restoration activities.

We are using our skills and networks to bring together a range of organisations to help landowners.

This is going to lead to some very cool outcomes for te whenua, te tangata, me te Kaipara Moana.

30/11/2023

20/11/2023

It is Fall armyworm season, time to get out in the garden and get scouting.

Fall armyworm has yet to be found in New Zealand this spring, but growers are being told to keep an eye out.

First discovered in New Zealand in March last year, the pest can chew through more than 350 plant species.

Foundation of Arable Research (FAR) biosecurity officer Ash Mills spoke to Radio NZ this week and said the El Niño weather patterns could bring a new incursion in from Australia, so growers should keep a close eye on their plants.

More information on the fall armyworm is available on the FAR website.
https://www.far.org.nz/resources/fall-armyworm-update-november-2023

14/11/2023

A big shout out to 's Yummys who have just brought round a small range of their DELICIOUS cookies all dressed up for Christmas.

Ann-Marie and the team are amazing and we love being able to support local businesses on the North Harbour.