Biosecurity Advisory Groups

Biosecurity Advisory Groups bring together landowners, industry representatives, environmental advocates and mana whenua to provide valuable on‑the‑ground insights that help shape Waitaha Canterbury’s biosecurity work programmes.

Members meet regularly to share local knowledge, highlight emerging issues, and advise on priorities for managing pests across the region.

Advisory groups in your area

There are four advisory groups across Waitaha Canterbury:

  • North Canterbury
  • Central Canterbury
  • South Canterbury
  • Christchurch/Banks Peninsula

What Biosecurity Advisory Group members do

Biosecurity Advisory Group members play an important role in protecting Waitaha Canterbury’s environment. They:

  • Share local knowledge about pest plants and pest animals
  • Identify emerging biosecurity risks and issues
  • Provide community and industry perspectives
  • Help inform delivery of the Canterbury Regional Pest Management Plan
  • Act as a link between their community and Environment Canterbury

Your input helps ensure biosecurity work is practical, locally relevant, and effective.

Biosecurity Advisory Groups bring together landowners, industry representatives, environmental advocates and mana whenua to provide valuable on‑the‑ground insights that help shape Waitaha Canterbury’s biosecurity work programmes.

Members meet regularly to share local knowledge, highlight emerging issues, and advise on priorities for managing pests across the region.

Advisory groups in your area

There are four advisory groups across Waitaha Canterbury:

  • North Canterbury
  • Central Canterbury
  • South Canterbury
  • Christchurch/Banks Peninsula

What Biosecurity Advisory Group members do

Biosecurity Advisory Group members play an important role in protecting Waitaha Canterbury’s environment. They:

  • Share local knowledge about pest plants and pest animals
  • Identify emerging biosecurity risks and issues
  • Provide community and industry perspectives
  • Help inform delivery of the Canterbury Regional Pest Management Plan
  • Act as a link between their community and Environment Canterbury

Your input helps ensure biosecurity work is practical, locally relevant, and effective.

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