The efforts of individuals and organisations who devote time and passion into protecting what we have will be recognised at the 2020 New Zealand Biosecurity Awards – with entries now open.
Northland iwi turning the tide on dwindling kiwi populations and city slickers-turned-predator trappers preserving local reserves are just some of the biosecurity champions making a difference to protect our country's unique environment.
"Sometimes we forget to celebrate and recognise the people who do amazing and innovative things to protect our biosecurity system against pests and diseases," Biosecurity New Zealand head Penny Nelson said.
"People and organisations across New Zealand are contributing to biosecurity – in businesses, communities, schools, iwi and Māori organisations and local and regional councils. They are making a difference to our bush, oceans and waterways, and to our backyards.
"Their mahi is fundamental in keeping our biosecurity system strong, and these awards celebrate that," Nelson said.
