There is a heartening national effort taking place to safeguard the country’s biosecurity, says New Zealand Biosecurity Awards judging panel chair, Dr John Hellstrom.
"We were excited to receive over 60 very high calibre entries, making the judging task difficult, but rewarding," Dr Hellstrom says.
The Biosecurity Awards were established 2 years ago to recognise and celebrate exemplary contributions to protecting our taonga (precious natural resources) and ensuring New Zealand's biosecurity system remains resilient, effective, and world-leading.
The awards reflect the spirit of the newly launched biosecurity brand Ko Tātou This Is Us which has been created to help build a biosecurity team of 4.7 million – all New Zealanders.
Award winners will be announced at a dinner function during the annual Biosecurity Forum in Auckland on 12 November.
A Ministerial award recognising a contribution to biosecurity over many years will be awarded on the night.
Find out about the finalists and their projects
Those with an interest in biosecurity are encouraged to register for the Biosecurity New Zealand Forum which will explore the many different approaches to and motivations for biosecurity.
Topics covered include the relationship between biosecurity and biodiversity; new approaches to tough biosecurity problems and examples of how innovative thinking can improve biosecurity protection.
Find out more about the forum and register
NZ Biosecurity Award finalists
Department of Conservation Community Award
Community Group | Project |
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The Forest Bridge Trust |
Forest Bridge Trust Catch IT Programme |
Pirongia Te Aroaro o Kahu Restoration Society |
Restoring Kokako to Mt Pirongia |
Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari |
Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari |
Te Puni Kōkiri Māori Award
Organisation/Iwi/Whanau/hapū | Project |
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Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa |
Warawara Whakaora Ake |
Te Kawerau Iwi Tribal Authority and Settlement Trust |
Waitakere Rahui |
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Te Rangi Iwi Trust |
Tauranga Moana Iwi Biosecurity Efforts |
GIA Industry Award
Organisation | Project |
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Kiwifruit Vine Health |
Kiwifruit Vine Health |
Independent Verification Services (IVS) Ltd |
MTF: Working in partnership to improve biosecurity outcomes |
Morven Action Group |
Morven Action Group
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Mondiale Innovation Award
Organisation | Project |
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Waikaitu Ltd |
Waikaitu Ltd - Fruitguard Osmoprotectant |
Jacson3 Limited |
Jacson3 and its portable footwear biosecurity system, the Jacson Cube® |
Te Kawerau Iwi Tribal Authority and Settlement Trust |
Waitakere Rahui |
Biological Heritage Challenge Science Award
Group/Individual | Project |
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National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA) |
Dr Graeme Inglis; leading marine biosecurity science |
Scion (New Zealand Forest Research Institute) |
Protecting New Zealand's primary sector from plant pests; a toolkit for the urban battlefield |
Plant and Food Research, Auckland Council, Te Tira Whakamaataki, Biological Heritage National Science Challenge, Rongawhakaata Iwi and Ngāti Ruapani ki Turanga Iwi |
Dr Nick Waipara - te taura e herea nei te putaiao me Te Ao Maori. Science excellence in biosecurity |
Eagle Technology Local and Central Government Award
Group/Individual | Project |
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Environment Southland |
Fiordland Marine Pathway Management Plan |
Northland Regional Council Pest Control Hub |
Northland Regional Council Pest Control Hub |
AsureQuality Emerging Leader Award
Sophia Clark |
Northland Regional Council |
Dr Amanda Black |
Te Kawerau A Maki |