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NETS2018: Shining the Light on Innovation

Nelson
25 Jul – 27 July 2018

NETS2018 was hosted by NZBI’s Top of the South Branch and held at the Rutherford Hotel in Nelson from 25-27 July 2018.

The NETS2018 theme was ‘Shining the Light on Innovation’ – looking at innovative approaches to biosecurity issues in New Zealand, your region, or your community:

  • Innovation in policy
  • Innovation in research
  • Innovation in fieldwork and control methods
  • Innovation in community engagement and action
  • Innovation in partnerships

Download the NETS2018 handbook here.

Thanks go to the major sponsors of NETS2018

Ministry for Primary Industries
Key Industries
Nelmac
Marlborough District Council
LINZ - Boffa Miskell Biosecurity Partnership
Landcare Research - new logo
Tasman District Council
Nelson City Council
Kiwicare
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Element Raw Materials Ltd
NIWA - new logo
Yukon Optics - Pulsar
Econode

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