Biosecurity Award finalists reflect huge national effort in biosecurity
There is a heartening national effort taking place to safeguard the country’s biosecurity, says New Zealand Biosecurity
Awards judging panel Chair, Dr John Hellstrom.
“We were excited to receive over 60 very high calibre entries, making the judging task difficult, but rewarding,” Dr
Hellstrom says.
The Biosecurity Awards were established two years ago to recognise and celebrate exemplary contributions to protecting
our taonga (precious natural resources) and ensuring New Zealand's biosecurity system remains resilient, effective, and
world-leading.
The awards reflect the spirit of the newly launched biosecurity brand Ko Tātou This Is Us which has been created to help
build a biosecurity team of 4.7 million – all New Zealanders.
Award winners will be announced at a dinner function during the annual Biosecurity Forum in Auckland on 12 November.
Categories and finalists are below. Further detail about their entries is at: (https://www.mpi.govt.nz/about-us/our-work/scholarships-and-awards/new-zealand-biosecurity-awards/).
New Zealand Biosecurity Department of Conservation Community AwardCommunity GroupProjectThe Forest Bridge TrustForest Bridge Trust Catch IT ProgrammePirongia Te Aroaro o Kahu Restoration SocietyRestoring Kokako to Mt PirongiaSanctuary Mountain MaungatautariSanctuary Mountain Maungatautari
New Zealand Biosecurity Te Puni Kōkiri Māori AwardOrganisation/Iwi/Whanau/hapūProjectTe Rūnanga o Te Rarawa Warawara Whakaora AkeTe Kawerau Iwi Tribal Authority & Settlement TrustWaitakere RahuiTe Rūnanga o Ngāi Te Rangi Iwi TrustTauranga Moana Iwi Biosecurity Efforts
New Zealand Biosecurity GIA Industry AwardOrganisationProjectKiwifruit Vine HealthKiwifruit Vine HealthIndependent Verification Services (IVS) LtdMTF: Working in partnership to improve biosecurity outcomesMorven Action Group Morven Action Group
New Zealand Biosecurity Mondiale Innovation Award Organisation ProjectWaikaitu LtdWaikaitu Ltd - Fruitguard OsmoprotectantJacson3 LimitedJacson3 and its portable footwear biosecurity system, the Jacson Cube®Te Kawerau Iwi Tribal Authority & Settlement TrustWaitakere Rahui
New Zealand Biosecurity Biological Heritage Challenge Science Award Group/Individual ProjectNational Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA)Dr Graeme Inglis; leading marine biosecurity scienceScion (New Zealand Forest Research Institute)Protecting New Zealand's primary sector from plant pests; a toolkit for the urban battlefieldPlant and Food Research, Auckland Council, Te Tira Whakamaataki, Biological Heritage National Science Challenge,
Rongawhakaata Iwi and Ngāti Ruapani ki Turanga IwiDr Nick Waipara - te taura e herea nei te putaiao me Te Ao Maori. Science excellence in biosecurity
New Zealand Biosecurity Eagle Technology Local and Central Government AwardGroup/Individual ProjectEnvironment SouthlandFiordland Marine Pathway Management PlanNorthland Regional Council Pest Control HubNorthland Regional Council Pest Control Hub
New Zealand Biosecurity AsureQuality Emerging Leader AwardSophia ClarkNorthland Regional CouncilDr Amanda BlackTe Kawerau A Maki
A Ministerial award recognising a contribution to biosecurity over many years will be awarded on the night.
Those with an interest in biosecurity are encouraged to register for the Biosecurity New Zealand Forum which will
explore the many different approaches to and motivations for biosecurity.
Topics covered include the relationship between biosecurity and biodiversity; new approaches to tough biosecurity
problems and examples of how innovative thinking can improve biosecurity protection.
To learn more about the Forum and register, visit: www.mpi.govt.nz/biosecurityforum
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