Past conferences

NETS2022: Changing Landscapes 2022

Christchurch Town Hall
03 Aug – 5 August 2022

Mihi mai, karanga mai!

The New Zealand Biosecurity Institute (NZBI) is pleased to announce that its next annual national education and training seminar (NETS) will be held at the Christchurch Town Hall, from 3 - 5 August 2022.

NETS2022 Conference Registration Brochure

This three-day seminar provides a multi-sectoral and multi-agency forum for discussion and debate on how we can collectively minimise the risk of biosecurity threats to New Zealand. NETS2022 is expected to attract up to 250 delegates from all over New Zealand.

Speakers will cover a broad spectrum, from international and national experts, to people working at the coalface. The theme for NETS2022 is “Changing Landscapes”.

Check out the promo video for the conference:

NETS2021: NETS 2021 Virtual Event

Zoom Webinar
28 Jul – 30 July 2021

NETS2021 - Recordings

Please note these may not be permanently available

NETS 2021 Speakers schedule (more detail on topics) - HERE

Session 1 - 28 July 2021 - Predator Free 2050 Developments and Tools

1. Brett Butland - CLICK HERE 2. Olivia Rothwell - CLICK HERE 3. Michelle Crowell - CLICK HERE

4. Helen Blackie - CLICK HERE 5. Dan Tompkins - CLICK HERE 6. Patrick Garvey - CLICK HERE

Session 2 - 28 July 2021 - Pest Animal Management

1. Henk Louw - CLICK HERE 2. Dave Carlton - CLICK HERE 3. Al Glen - CLICK HERE

4. Phil Lester - CLICK HERE

Session 3 - 29 July 2021 - Contemporary Biosecurity Challenges

1. Kaeden Leonard - CLICK HERE 2. Lawrence Davenhill - CLICK HERE 3. Jenny Long - CLICK HERE

4. Steve Pawson - CLICK HERE 5. Michell Archer - CLICK HERE

Session 4 - 29 July 2021 - GEMS

1. Sam Haultain - CLICK HERE 2. Reuben Harland - CLICK HERE 3. Cathy Nottingham - CLICK HERE

4. Fiona Thomson - CLICK HERE 5. Rosie Gerolemou - CLICK HERE

6. Jade Mathews & Zac Wilcox-Brown - CLICK HERE

NZBI Awards and AGM - 29 July 2021- see Member’s Area HERE

Session 5 - 30 July 2021 - Pest Plant Management

1. Norm Mason - CLICK HERE 2. Angela Bownes - CLICK HERE 3. John Sanson - CLICK HERE

4. Bill Dyck - CLICK HERE 5. Ilona Keenan - CLICK HERE 6. Grame Bourdot - CLICK HERE

Session 6 - 30 July 2021 - Matauranga Pest Management

1. Symon Palmer - CLICK HERE 2. Te Amohaere Ngata-Aerengamate - CLICK HERE

3. Tame Malcolm (and event closing) - CLICK HERE

NETS2020: Changing Landscapes (cancelled due to Covid-19)

Chateau on the Park, Christchurch
29 Jul – 31 July 2020

Mihi mai, karanga mai!

The New Zealand Biosecurity Institute (NZBI) is pleased to announce that its next annual national education and training seminar (NETS) will be held at Chateau on the Park, Christchurch, from 29–31 July 2020.

This three-day seminar provides a multi-sectoral and multi-agency forum for discussion and debate on how we can collectively minimise the risk of biosecurity threats to New Zealand. NETS2020 is expected to attract up to 250 delegates from all over New Zealand.

Speakers will cover a broad spectrum, from international and national experts, to people working at the coalface. The theme for NETS2020 is “Changing Landscapes”.

Check out the promo video for the 2020 conference:

The conference website, inlcuding registration (when open) and information, can be found here: NETS2020 - Changing Landscapes

NETS2019: He waka eke noa – All Hands on Deck

Trinity Wharf, Tauranga
24 Jul – 26 July 2019

Mihi mai, karanga mai!

The New Zealand Biosecurity Institute (NZBI) is pleased to announce that its next annual national education and training seminar (NETS) will be held at Trinity Wharf, Tauranga, from 24-26 July 2019.

This three-day seminar provides a multi-sectoral and multi-agency forum for discussion and debate on how we can collectively minimise the risk of biosecurity threats to New Zealand. NETS2019 is expected to attract up to 250 delegates from all over New Zealand.

Speakers will cover a broad spectrum, from international and national experts, to people working at the coalface. The theme for NETS2019, “He waka eke noa – All Hands on Deck”, recognises the Tauranga Moana Biosecurity Capital initiative, and the need to encourage and support further joint initiatives of this sort throughout New Zealand.

Download the NETS2019 handbook here.

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: