Articles tagged with Biosecurity New Zealand
Biosecurity Levy Reduced by 30% for Incoming Air Passengers in New Zealand
1 day ago | 48 viewsThe biosecurity component of the Border Processing Levy for most arriving air passengers will decrease by 30 percent, from $16.92 to $12.03, as the costs of rebuilding border operations after COVID-19 have been paid off. The levy funds essential biosecurity services like x-ray screening and detector dogs, which protect New Zealand's economy and environment, particularly benefiting farmers and other primary industries. The government plans to use levy funds to modernize border biosecurity through investments in new technology, including a digital border program and enhanced passenger processing systems.
Tags: Andrew Hoggard Biosecurity New Zealand Border Processing Levy biosecurity air travel New Zealand Traveller Declaration detector dogs digital border programmeNew Inflight Biosecurity Video Urges Travelers to Protect New Zealand's Environment
1 month ago | 299 viewsBiosecurity New Zealand has released an updated inflight video to inform international passengers about their responsibility to declare or dispose of risk items to protect New Zealand’s primary industries and environment from threats like foot and mouth disease. The video, featuring biosecurity officers and ambassadors, provides clear instructions on completing the New Zealand Traveller Declaration and helps airlines comply with the 2023 legal requirement to provide biosecurity information before arrival. Additionally, Biosecurity New Zealand is enhancing border measures by increasing staff and improving airport processing to manage higher passenger volumes during the summer.
Tags: Andrew Hoggard Hugh Jackson Grace Rehu Ashton Reiser Biosecurity New Zealand New Zealand Traveller Declaration foot and mouth disease brown marmorated stink bug Biosecurity (Information for Incoming Passengers) Regulations 2023 Auckland AirportGovernment Commits $12M to Eradicate Yellow-Legged Hornet Threat in Auckland
1 month ago | 346 viewsThe Government has allocated $12 million through to June 2026 to eradicate the yellow-legged hornet in Auckland, a predator threatening honeybees and New Zealand’s agriculture. Biosecurity New Zealand, supported by industry partners and beekeepers, has intensified efforts including destroying nests, deploying traps, expanding surveillance, and launching public awareness campaigns. Minister Andrew Hoggard emphasizes the critical need for public vigilance and ongoing expert guidance to prevent the hornet’s establishment and protect the environment and economy.
Tags: Andrew Hoggard Biosecurity New Zealand Auckland Government Industry Agreement beekeepers honeybees New Zealand technical advisory group public awarenessNew In-Water Cleaning Tech Helps Vessels Meet NZ Biofouling Rules This Summer
1 month ago | 350 viewsA new in-water cleaning technology developed by Port of Auckland and New Zealand Diving and Salvage Limited, supported by Biosecurity New Zealand, will be used in Auckland this summer to help commercial vessels meet biofouling requirements and protect the marine environment. The system effectively cleans hard-to-reach areas on vessel hulls, reducing the need for offshore cleaning and minimizing disruption to passenger and cargo operations. Following successful trials and provisional approval, Biosecurity New Zealand aims to support vessel operators in complying with biosecurity measures while balancing commercial pressures.
Tags: Andrew Hoggard Biosecurity New Zealand Port of Auckland New Zealand Diving and Salvage Limited NZDS biofouling vessel hull cleaning marine environment commercial vessels cruise shipsIntensive Efforts Underway to Eradicate Yellow-Legged Hornets in Auckland
1 month ago | 287 viewsBiosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard reports intensified efforts in Auckland’s North Shore to eradicate yellow-legged hornets through increased traps, ground searches, and public awareness campaigns. A technical advisory group with international experts guides the response, which includes using electronic tracking technology to locate nests as hornet activity rises over summer. The public and beekeepers are urged to regularly check their properties for hornets and report sightings promptly to Biosecurity New Zealand to aid detection and control.
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