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Oriental Fruit Fly detection in Papatoetoe, Auckland

A single male Oriental fruit fly was found in a surveillance trap in Papatoetoe, Auckland, on 25 February 2026. Biosecurity New Zealand has responded swiftly, ramping up trapping and inspection. A significant number of additional fruit fly lure traps are being set within a 1,500 metre area of the original...

Successful end to fruit fly response in Auckland’s Mt Roskill

Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the Auckland suburb of Mt Roskill have been lifted with no further evidence of Queensland fruit fly found in the area, says Mike Inglis, Biosecurity New Zealand commissioner north. The decision to end the operation follows 6 weeks of intensive fruit...

NEW Border Space Newsletter - February 2026

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) have released a new edition of the Border Space Newsletter. The February 2026 Edition gives updates on various areas of the Border Space including; Yacht season recap BMSB season passes halfway mark Sniffing out biosecurity threats New ship cleaning technology cleared for use Strengthening Pacific...

NEW See, Contain, Report Newsletter - December 2025

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) have released a new edition of the See, Contain, Report Newsletter. The Edition dated December 2025 (issue 33) gives updates on various areas of the Transitional Facility Window including; Discovery at the Border: An Exceptional AP Find A message from the Verification & Programmes, Border...

Happy Holidays from the SPS Biota Team!

We thank you for your support this year and look forward to working with you again next year. Our Auckland Office will be closed from 25th December 2025 – 4th January 2026 and will re-open on Monday 5th January 2026. For any urgent enquiries please contact us on 0800 246 821 For any Training Bookings...

Hornet surveillance zone to expand

Biosecurity New Zealand is extending its surveillance zone for yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) on Auckland’s North Shore, following advice from technical experts. The surveillance zone will extend from 5km to 11km from detection sites on Auckland’s North Shore based on the latest recommendations from an independent technical advisory group, says...

NEW Border Space Newsletter - December 2025

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) have released a new edition of the Border Space Newsletter. The December 2025 Edition gives updates on various areas of the Border Space including; Two new litters welcomed Biosecurity boots on the ground - yellow-legged hornet response New safety guidance for TFs Summer prep Biosecurity...

Aucklanders urged to stay alert for yellow-legged hornets

Biosecurity New Zealand is asking Aucklanders to remain vigilant for yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) on the North Shore. "We’ve had a fantastic response so far from the public to our request for help with surveillance. To date, we’ve received more than 1,000 notifications via email and phone with no new...

NEW See, Contain, Report Newsletter - October 2025

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) have released a new edition of the See, Contain, Report Newsletter. The Edition dated October 2025 (issue 32) gives updates on various areas of the Transitional Facility Window including; Discovery at the Border: AN Exceptional AP Find Strengthening the Frontline - An Auditor's Perspective  The...