A North Otago and South Canterbury group, founded as a response to the Mycoplasma bovis outbreak, has been announced as a finalist for a New Zealand Biosecurity Award. The Ministry for Primary Industries announced 19 finalists in seven categories, including the Morven Action Group - a finalist for the Government Industry Agreement Industry Award. Farmers and vets in the group created both a Top 11 checklist and biosecurity action plan for farmers, which was shared at meetings with farmers in other regions. Environment Southland was also recognised as a finalist for the Eagle Technology Local and Central Government Award for its Fiordland Marine Regional Pathway Management Plan. Winners will be announced at an awards dinner next month in Auckland.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 15, 2018 16:07 UTC