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We deliver critical biosecurity and revegetation services to protect Aotearoa’s natural environment.

Ventia's Biosecurity services experts are dedicated to the protection of our natural spaces and native species. They are experienced, industry qualified professionals who work closely with customers to implement environmentally sensitive and sustainable solutions. 

Our goal is to rehabilitate ecologically important areas, restoring them to their original pristine condition. 

We look after waterways and riparian corridors, control pest animals and introduced plants to ensure the survival of our native species, and rejuvenate habitat that has been destroyed by clearing, land use and more. We use environmentally sensitive delivery methods and are committed to providing our customers with safe and considered long-term solutions.

With more than 30,000 introduced plant species in New Zealand and thousands upon thousands of pest animals wreaking havoc on our natural populations, there is no time to wait when it comes to the protection of New Zealand wildlife and plant life.


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Identifying and connecting natural habitats by developing corridors to support the establishment of native species. 

We create zones that support breeding, pollination and food sources while maintaining the integrity of the region.

Our work in Biosecurity

The control of Low Incidence Pest Plants (LIPP) for Auckland Council has been managed by the team since June 2021 with continuous improvement key to its success. The introduction of these non-native plants into our native ecosystem has profound effects, often disrupting the balance of local flora and fauna. These introduced species can outcompete native plants for resources such as sunlight, water, and nutrients, leading to a decline in biodiversity. They also grow more rapidly or reproduce more effectively than their native counterparts, effectively monopolising space as well as resources. This can result in a reduction of habitat for native wildlife that relies on indigenous plants for food and shelter.

Additionally, the introduction of new plant species can facilitate the spread of pests and diseases that our native species are not equipped to handle. Overall, the presence of introduced plants can create a cascading effect throughout the ecosystem, highlighting the importance of preserving native biodiversity and eliminating these undesirable species.

Our work on this contract involves working closely with customers, community and the wider public to locate and control these pest plants. Using manual, mechanical and herbicide methods, our aim has been to reduce pest plant populations and eventually eradicate them from the region. 


Meet our leaders

  • Brent Hazeldine

    Operations Manager

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    Operations Manager

    Brent has over 40 years’ experience and background in the biosecurity industry through to his current contracts at Ventia. With this experience and his love of the outdoors he has a deep understanding of pest management, environmental conservation and ecological restoration and is well versed in the various challenges and methodologies associated with the controlling of invasive species and promoting native biodiversity.

    Brent leads teams across the Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch which requires professionalism, strong leadership skills and a passion for building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and stakeholders. His commitment to the developing of skills within the team reflects a proactive approach to workforce leadership.

    Brents background in both playing and coaching sports provides him with transferrable skills that are beneficial in the business context. Involvement in sports emphasise teamwork, motivation, strategy development and performance evaluation, all of which are applicable to leading teams within the biosecurity sector.

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