GIA is 10 years old: NZPPI is still committed In this op-ed, NZPPI Chief Executive Matt Dolan reflects on the vital role of the Government Industry Agreement (GIA) in uniting New Zealand's primary industries to tackle biosecurity risks. He highlights the significance of NZPPI’s 2021 GIA Deed signing, which secures plant producers a seat at the decision-making table alongside government, councils and other industries.
NZPPI Condemns Breach of Biosecurity Regulations NZPPI has expressed disappointment following the recent conviction of Jeff Elliott, director of Elliott Wholesale Nursery, for a serious breach of New Zealand’s biosecurity regulations.
NZPPI submission on MPI Proposal to suspend nursery stock genera NZPPI has made a formal submission in response to MPI's proposal to suspend import pathways for 1,467 plant genera that have not been imported in the past 11 years.
Stay ahead of plant diseases with NZPPI weekly updates New NZPPI weekly updates can help you manage myrtle rust, downy mildew and black spot
EPA issues red alert over weedkiller banned in US The EPA has issued an urgent alert for people to stop using herbicides containing chlorthal-dimethyl because of significant concerns about effects on unborn children.
Free new nursery pest and disease booklet The Plant Pass team has published brand new booklet to help nurseries identify the main plant pests and pathogens.
Biosecurity Week and Biosecurity Awareness Month This week (July 22 to 26) is Biosecurity Week, an annual initiative by the NZ Biosecurity Institute, while next month is Biosecurity Awareness Month, organised by Biosecurity NZ.
MPI reviewing measures for managing Xylella fastidiosa MPI are reviewing the current measures for managing Xylella fastidiosa in the Nursery Stock import health standard and are holding virtual "Information and Feedback” sessions.
Updates to NZPPI Disease Management Platform include NIWA maps NZPPI has funding to continue access to the NIWA national maps for myrtle rust risk through to December 2024
NZPPI Signs Solanaceae Biosecurity Agreement Last week the NZPPI Board agreed to sign the Solanaceae Readiness Operational Agreement (OA) on behalf of our Members
MPI's proposed phytoplasma strategy: step forward for NZPPI advocacy NZPPI is developing a submission on MPI's proposals and welcomes member feedback
New Auckland Council rules on dwarf Agapanthus praecox cultivars The council has identified cultivars that are banned from sale, distribution, release, or breeding
Auckland Council updates exemptions for Japanese flowering cherries Auckland Council will update their exemption list for Prunus serrulata cultivars, after further research by NZPPI and Plant & Food Research found them to have 'low' fertility.
Groundbreaking update to online myrtle rust tool Myrtle rust update to the online NZPPI Weather and Plant Disease Management Platform is first of its kind in New Zealand
Plant import and diagnostic fees are doubling: have your say MPI has proposed changes to its PHEL diagnostic test pricing and post-entry quarantine booking policy, which include major cost increases. NZPPI is submitting feedback on the proposals and encourage our greenlife members to do the same.
Free myrtle rust management workshops NZPPI and member nurseries are hosting free myrtle rust workshops for plant producers in September and October
Free online tool simplifies spray plan management Developed by HortPlus, the new SprayPlan Manager makes it simple for growers to identify create easy-to-update digital spray plans
Kauri Dieback National Pest Management Plan Gazetted The Phytophthora agathidicida (PA) National Pest Management Plan will be implemented on August 2nd, meaning kauri producers that don't meet biosecurity requirements may be fined.
NZ contribution to global Phytophthora survey: can you help? An international Phytophthora survey on nursery sector awareness of biosecurity risks and onsite practices is underway and needs your input.
Plant Pass launch next month: register now to promote your nursery Be part of next month's Plant Pass launch campaign: register with Plant Pass now and see your nursery promoted through various marketing channels.
New signatories to the Plant Buyers’ Accord Two further organisations have signed up to the Plant Buyers’ Accord, signalling growing industry support for new plant producer biosecurity scheme, Plant Pass.
Government assigns $38.5m to plant imports The allocation of $38.5 million in the 2020 budget for development of the plant imports system has been welcomed by our sector. Investment in the processes and infrastructure that supports this will benefit all New Zealanders.
Plant Germplasm Imports Council Strategy released The release of the Plant Germplasm Imports Council Strategy today is a milestone on our journey to improve the plant imports system.
Kauri dieback management plan on the way Kauri dieback management plan to come into force soon and will impact all producers that grow kauri.
NZPPI’s Climate Model: The latest tool in the battle against myrtle rust NZPPI’s suite of tools and information to help producers manage myrtle rust outbreaks this summer is proving popular.
Rhaphidophora tests negative for viruses Unusual symptoms on Rhaphidophora turned out to be physiological rather than viral.
'Residency' edges closer for three new houseplants The EPA is consulting on changing the 'new organism' status of three houseplants and it's easy to make a submission.
MPI's Plant Health & Environment Laboratory MPI have just released a short YouTube video on the work they do at the Plant Health and Environment Laboratory.
Phytoplasmas in imported nursery stock Importers of bulbs have recently been contacted for their views on the risk management options for phytoplasmas.
Prunus serrulata Auckland ban NZPPI is seeking an exemption for sterile cultivars of Prunus serrulata, banned from sale under the Auckland Councils Regional Pest Management Plan.
Webinar series: Monitoring the impact of myrtle rust on native Myrtaceae in the ngahere - 4 August 2021 Register now for a webinar on the impact of myrtle rust on different species of myrtaceae in the Bay of Plenty.
Auckland Botanic Gardens publish an article about their 'Nursery Biosecurity Journey' Bec Stanley and Wayne Dymond from the Auckland Botanic Gardens share their experience about biosecurity in their nursery.
GIA Operational Agreements Recently NZ Plant Producers announced it had signed the GIA Deed, enabling it to enter into agreements with government and industry groups to manage biosecurity issues.
NZPPI appalled by the stupidity of plant smuggler NZPPI is appalled by the actions of an Auckland woman caught smuggling plants, and putting New Zealand's environment at risk.