Xylella

The Xylella Fastidiosa Action Group brings together impact horticultural and arable sectors along with MPI to work together, from a basis of shared understanding, to reduce the impacts of Xylella fastidiosa by:

• Minimising knowledge gaps about the pathogen, vector, hosts, environment and their interactions
• Developing the ability to rapidly detect Xylella fastidiosa if it is present in New Zealand
• Having a well-equipped toolbox of surveillance and response tools
• Being ready to respond to Xylella fastidiosa and its vectors
• Having support from the public, Māori and industry for response activities
• Planning to reduce the spread and establishment potential of the pathogen if eradication is not possible.
• Understanding how to transition to management and minimise the impacts if we must live with the pathogen long-term
• Minimising the trade implications of a response through consistent communications and following accepted protocols