Our Mission
"Working together to ensure New Zealand is protected from the adverse impacts of invasive species."
"Working together to ensure New Zealand is protected from the adverse impacts of invasive species."
Who are we?
We are an incorporated society with membership open to anyone interested in biosecurity issues. We organise activities on a local and national basis and produce a quarterly magazine.Our aims are to:
- Raise awareness of the Institute and biosecurity issues;
- Encourage the development and application of best practice in biosecurity;
- Connect people and organisations to share knowledge; and
- Create opportunities for professional development of members.
Application for membership is open to all. Application can be made online or in writing. Subscriptions are still only NZ$30 per year. Click on the Join Us tab above for details.
Latest News
29th June 2009
Tutsan
In the Ruapehu and surrounding areas tutsan has become a major weed problem. The local TAG (Tutsan Action Group) have contacted Landcare Research to do a feasibility study into finding a suitable bio-control agent. Please contact Dave Alker at dave.alker@horizons.govt.nz if you have any information on the spread of tutsan in your area.
Read more...11th June 2009
Competition Winner
James Lambie of Horizons was randomly selected from the correct entries as the winner of the Website Launch Competition. James recieves 1 years subs to NZBI and a $50 garden centre voucher. Well done James. Read more...To view more news items Click Here