A+ Biosecurity
Our A+ Biosecurity Standards ensure the ongoing security of our industry and the marine environment on which we all depend. Our farmers take Biosecurity very seriously and continuously work to improve their practices.
Our A+ Biosecurity Standards
Our Biosecurity Standards were written to provide a robust framework for industry to build best practice around and to set a high standard of operation for the industry. These standards aim to implement management measures that reduce biosecurity risk.
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Biosecurity Management Plan Templates
Biosecurity Management Plan (BMP) templates have been developed to prepare for the upcoming changes to aquaculture biosecurity regulations. By 2025, all aquaculture facilities will be required to operate under a BMP.
National BMP templates for Green Shell Mussels (GSM) and Pacific Oysters have been designed for use across all of Aotearoa, and can be downloaded using the links below:
If you have any questions regarding the BMP templates, please contact Dave Taylor, the AQNZ Technical Director - dave.taylor@aquaculture.org.nz
Aquaculture Biosecurity Tools and Resources
Below are some of the key resources that may be useful when completing your Biosecurity Management Plans, staff training, or reporting.
Marine Pest ID Guide
This guide can be used to train staff on what species to keep a look out for whilst on the water. Water resistant copies can be requested from BNZ and AQNZ.
BNZ Pest Reporting
This is an online reporting tool that you can use to inform BNZ of any pest species you encounter.
Alternatively, you can phone the pest hotline.
Pest Hotline:
0800 80 99 66
Clean Below? Good to Go - Pest Identification Webinar
The Top of the North Biosecurity Partnership held a Pest Identification training Webinar which is now available on Youtube. This is a fantastic training resource around key pest species to be aware of, and how to identify them.
Biosecurity Directory
We have compiled a list of useful biosecurity contacts from around Aotearoa.
Nationwide
Pest & Disease Reporting Hotline: 0800 80 99 66
MPI / BIOSECURITY NZ
AQUACULTURE NZ TECHNICAL DIRECTOR (Biosecurity)
Dave Taylor: 021 677 119 dave.taylor@aquaculture.org.nz
North Island
TOP OF THE NORTH BIOSECURITY CO-ORDINATOR
Dave Taylor: 021 677 119 dave.taylor@aquaculture.org.nz
TOP OF THE NORTH BIOSECURITY PARTNERSHIP
South Island
TOP OF THE SOUTH BIOSECURITY CO-ORDINATOR
Ned Wells: 03 578 5044
TOP OF THE SOUTH MARINE BIOSECURITY PARTNERSHIP
Peter Lawless: 021 894 363 https://www.marinebiosecurity.co.nz/