The New Zealand Biosecurity Institute (NZBI) is a national network of people working in or involved in biosecurity and environmental management across Aotearoa. We bring together practitioners, researchers, students, and agencies who share a common goal - protecting Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique environment, economy, and way of life.
As a member-based incorporated society, NZBI provides opportunities to connect, learn, and grow within the biosecurity sector. Members can stay up to date on industry news and career opportunities, access mentoring, and take part in local and national events.
We host the annual NETS conference, publish our quarterly magazine, Protect, and support regional branches in running events, field trips, and activities throughout the year.
By joining NZBI, you become part of a community with a wide range of experience, knowledge, and a shared commitment to strengthening biosecurity in Aotearoa.
Membership of the New Zealand Biosecurity Institute is open to anyone with an interest in the Biosecurity field. Applications can be made online or in writing. Subscriptions are only NZD $60 per year. Find out more about joining NZBI.
Thomas Carlin receives the Wendy Mead Professional Development Award Christchurch-based researcher from Scion, Thomas Carlin has been awarded a Wendy Mead Professional Development Award to assist him to travel to Melbourne to attend the Plant Biosecurity…
Rory Johnson receives an NZBI Scholarship Horizons Regional Council Pest Plant Biosecurity officer Rory Johnson has been awarded an NZBI Scholarship to help him study control methods for the invasive aquatic plant Senegal tea. In his application, Rory…
Tim Lunt receives an NZBI Scholarship Victoria University Masters student Tim Lunt has been awarded an NZBI Scholarship to study the transmission of honeybee disease American foulbrood. In this summary of his study Tim says: “Honey bees are a key…
