As part of the enviro specialist programme, students learnt about biosecurity and how vital it is to New Zealand’s primary industries and environment.

They took on the role of being a Biosecurity Inspector for MPI, (The Ministry for Primary Industries) and closely observed seed samples which were supposedly being brought into the country at an airport.

Using a magnifying glass and tweezers, the “inspectors” identified and picked out any seeds and materials which were foreign.

They then either passed or failed the seeds, determining whether they could be a threat to our primary industries.

Students understood how vigilant and vital MPI officers are in keeping New Zealand pest free.