Past Conferences

NETS2009

Remarkable Changes

The theme for NETS2009 was 'Remarkable Changes'. This recognised both the remarkable location of Queenstown, and that the seminar was last held there 30 years ago, under the auspices of the Institute of Noxious Plants Officers. The event took a retrospective look at pest management, as well as discuss what biosecurity issues we may face over the coming 30 years.... Read More

NETS2008

"Touch, pause, engage"

Well, another NETS has been and gone and “touch, pause, engage” seemed to stimulate the majority of you who provided feedback, both via evaluation forms and messages to members of the organising committee.

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NETS2007

"Capital Exposure"

23 to 25 July 2007 at the Wellington Town Hall.
The theme was centered on our exposure to biosecurity issues at local, national and international levels.... Read More

NETS2005

"In Your Neighborhood"

was held 27 to 29 July 2005 at Rydges Hotel in Christchurch. The theme this year was on Biosecurity, and what we can do about in in our Neighborhood - be it urban, rural, local, regional, national or the Pacific Neighborhood... Read More

NETS2004

"Biosecurity for Biodiversity"

was held from 21-23 July 2004 at the Grand Tiara, Rotorua. This event was again run in association with the Vertebrate Pest Management Institute of New Zealand (VPMINZ)... Read More

NETS2003

"Biosecurity At The Centre Of New Zealand"

was held 9 -11 July 2003, at the Rutherford Hotel, Nelson... Read More

NETS2002

"Southern Exposure"

was held in Invercargill. Papers presented at the seminar covered topics including aquatic pest management, community involvement in pest management in New Zealand and Australia and management of specific weeds such as spartina and Darwins Barberry... Read More