Category: National. Posted: 6 March 2026
More than just data and good intentions Rory Johnson receives the “record in wood” Fittingly it was host member Rory Johnson who was awarded the coveted Stook for best presentation. Rory’s paper focused on the multi-species prioritisation tool… Read more
Category: National. Posted: 6 March 2026
Dedicate to high standards and professional development: Peter Ingram Award for Chris Hale Waikato-based Chris Hale has been rewarded for his steadfast commitment, mentorship, and advocacy to plant pest biosecurity over almost three decades. Chris… Read more
Category: National. Posted: 6 March 2026
Dedicated to getting the balance right: Cam Speedy earns the Peter Nelson Award Cam Speedy’s dedication to getting the balance right, and sharing his knowledge in an engaging and memorable way, has rewarded Cam Speedy with the 2025 Peter Nelson Award… Read more
Category: National. Posted: 6 March 2026
Leading through a dynamic time: Life Membership for Alice McNatty Alice McNatty has served 12 years on the NZBI Executive Committee, first as secretary, then president, and then past president. She served as president from 2019 - 2021 and during this… Read more
Category: National. Posted: 17 December 2025
The agencies charged with managing the country’s invasive species could not have done their job this year if it wasn’t for the public reporting of their sightings of species of concern, according to the New Zealand Biosecurity Institute. Institute… Read more
