Animal pests

Animal pests in NZ

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If you think you have found a pest (insect/spider etc), plant disease or animal disease that should not be in New Zealand and that you think is a biosecurity risk please report it to Biosecurity New Zealand.

Call the toll free, 24 hour emergency Exotic Pest and Disease Hotline
Ph 0800 80 99 66

Please note: This is not to be used for general enquiries about animal pests or plants.