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Plant Health and Environment Laboratory

The Plant Health and Environment Laboratory identifies pests and diseases affecting plants and the environment, as well as exotic and invasive plants. Find out about what we do there, how to send a sample, and see our publications.

In this section

I tēnei wāhanga

What we do at the Plant Health and Environment Laboratory

Send a sample for laboratory testing

Post-entry quarantine facilities at the Plant Health and Environment Laboratory

Plant Health and Environment Laboratory publications and newsletters

New Plant Health and Environment Laboratory

Who to contact

  • In New Zealand – phone 0800 00 83 33 – ask for the Plant Health and Environment Laboratory
  • From overseas – phone +64 4 894 0100
  • Email info@mpi.govt.nz

To report suspected pests or diseases:

  • phone 0800 80 99 66.

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