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Biosecurity Week 2026

SPS Biota is proudly supporting NZ Biosecurity Institute's Biosecurity Week! 27 - 31 July 2026 is Biosecurity Week Biosecurity is an important aspect of life in New Zealand; helping to protect our economy, environment and way of life here in beautiful Aotearoa.  Biosecurity is not just the responsibility of Biosecurity...

NEW Border Space Newsletter - August 2026

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) have released a new edition of the Border Space Newsletter. The August 2026 Edition gives updates on various areas of the Border Space including; Helping travellers get it right Digital border future Cruise season review Mango imports face scrutiny Pest or Pal? The sequel Checking...

H5 bird flu in New Zealand

New Zealand has now (as of 20th July 2026) had 2 single cases of the H5N1 avian influenza detected. The first was in a single ocean-going seabird, a brown skua after it was found on Petone beach in Wellington. The second was detected in a single Kāhu, swamp harrier hawk,...

NEW See, Contain, Report Newsletter - June 2026

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) have released a new edition of the See, Contain, Report Newsletter. The Edition dated June (issue 35) 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 – Unannounced...

Yellow-legged hornets response update

A large-scale response has been underway to eradicate this insect pest, guided by local and international scientific advice and supported by cutting-edge global technology.   As at mid-May, 77 queen hornets and 132 nests have been located and destroyed. No hornets or nests have been found since early April 2026,...

NEW Border Space Newsletter - June 2026

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) have released a new edition of the Border Space Newsletter. The June 2026 Edition gives updates on various areas of the Border Space including; BMSB Season - That's a wrap Ready for duty Summer love - highlights Auckland Airport lane changes Detector dog round up...

NEW Border Space Newsletter - April 2026

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) have released a new edition of the Border Space Newsletter. The April 2026 Edition gives updates on various areas of the Border Space including; Campaign on the move NZ Traveller Declaration (NZTD) update Fouling watch Trainee Sniffers named Changes to goods levies SailGP clearance challenge...

NEW See, Contain, Report Newsletter - March 2026

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) have released a new edition of the See, Contain, Report Newsletter. The Edition dated March (issue 34) gives updates on various areas of the Transitional Facility Window including; The Biosecurity Business Pledge - Partnering to Protect Transitional Facility Operator Access to Container Checks Portal (CCP) ...

New technology introduced for autumn push in hornet eradication

New technology is being introduced to Biosecurity New Zealand’s yellow-legged hornet eradication programme in Auckland to further strengthen the operation in the lead up to winter. Biosecurity New Zealand’s commissioner north, Mike Inglis, says the response toolkit will soon be boosted with new AI-enabled cameras to help monitor hornets. These...