Invasive Species
Caulerpa invasion: ‘Government isn’t taking it as seriously as they need to’
In the more than four years since exotic caulerpa was first discovered in New Ze...
Yellow legged hornets Auckland: latest detections, public warnings, and next steps
Nine confirmed queens, two new nests, and a major ground response as Biosecurity...
Aucklanders urged to stay alert for yellow-legged hornets
Biosecurity New Zealand ramps up surveillance as a new invasive threat emerges o...
Hull checks to resume across Northland
Thousands of vessel hulls to be inspected as summer biosecurity campaign begins....
Whangapoua Harbour declared invasive Mediterranean fanworm free
After five years of sustained monitoring and community vigilance, Waikato Region...
Sea spurge found at Kapowairua (Spirits Bay)
A new sea spurge infestation has been found at Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) – the fi...
Exotic caulerpa – stop the spread in the Hauraki Gulf
Help stop the spread of exotic caulerpa in the Hauraki Gulf and immediate surrou...
$6.2M Northland exotic Caulerpa funding welcomed but we all need to do more to safeguard NZ waters
New Zealand’s coastal waters face an escalating threat from exotic caulerpa, an ...
Check for marine pests
Marine biosecurity teams are reminding boaties and all marine users to make sure...
The Exotic Caulerpa threat to Waiheke Island
New Zealand’s pristine waters face a growing threat: the spread of exotic cauler...
Hull hygiene and marine pests: A guide for Kiwi boaties
Keeping your boat in shipshape condition isn't just about performance—it’s cruci...
Protecting New Zealand’s Waters from Exotic Freshwater Clams
Recent reports from the Ministry of Primary Industries have highlighted a signif...
How we can protect coastal waters from caulerpa
A battle is underway at sea this summer to contain the rapid growing non-native ...