In New Zealand, a notifiable organism is one that must be reported to the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) if detected or suspected, due to its potential to cause serious harm to the environment, economy, or human health. These organisms are classified as notifiable by a Chief Technical Officer under the Biosecurity Act 1993, based on their risk and the need for rapid response. Many are exotic or under active eradication, and mandatory reporting helps prevent their spread. Anyone who finds or suspects one must contact MPI, usually via the exotic pest and disease hotline 0800-809966.
Pests of concern to NZ | ONZPR | MPI | NZ Govt To bring up list of plants that are notifiable organisms select ‘plant’ as organism type and ‘yes’ for Notifiable.
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