Exotic pests and diseases in New Zealand

Biosecurity doesn't stop at the border. Surveillance programmes, incursion responses and long-term management programmes help protect Aotearoa from spreading pests or diseases.

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Surveillance programmes for pests and diseases

MPI is always looking for pests and diseases that might have arrived from overseas. Finding them early is vital for a successful response.

Active biosecurity responses to pests and diseases

Pests, diseases, and organisms we are currently managing with a biosecurity response

Long-term biosecurity management programmes

Programmes to prevent the spread of pests and diseases in New Zealand

Freshwater pests and diseases in NZ

Freshwater species like didymo, koi carp, oxygen weed, and hornwort threaten our waterways

Marine pest and disease management

The marine pest management system and partnerships to improve marine biosecurity

Forestry pests and diseases

Gorse, termites, caterpillars, moths, weevils, aphids, wasps, possums

Pest bird: red-vented bulbul

Why you need to report sightings