The pledge helps safeguard your business and our economy
Biosecurity is about preserving our natural advantages. New Zealand’s economy is strongly linked to the health of our natural environment. Our small size also means many businesses are built on the value created from our natural assets.
Becoming a member of the Biosecurity Business Pledge shows your commitment to be an active part of New Zealand's biosecurity team. It's also a way to ensure good biosecurity practices across your business – from management to day-to-day operations.
The pledge:
- equips businesses with the knowledge and tools needed for effective biosecurity risk management
- enhances the 2-way flow of information between the business community and government to strengthen New Zealand’s entire biosecurity system.
When you join the pledge, you'll get access to a range of practical hands-on learning sessions like member forums and online seminars.
Pledge members also get insights and tips from:
- senior staff at Biosecurity New Zealand
- your peers
- other industry leaders.
Find out more about the Biosecurity Business Pledge
History of the pledge
The Biosecurity Business Pledge was launched in October 2019. It was designed by business for business and supported by Biosecurity New Zealand.
From early 2024, the pledge began operating as an incorporated society to give it independent legal status. It also began charging members an annual fee to help cover costs.
Find out about membership costs – Biosecurity Business Pledge
Biosecurity New Zealand has a formal funding partnership with the pledge and is represented on the pledge’s executive committee and member reference group. Biosecurity New Zealand is an active contributor to pledge initiatives and members benefit from enhanced access to relevant biosecurity data and intelligence.
