We’ve published the Plant Pass Annual Report 2026, tracking our progress and key statistics - plus our latest newsletter.

The forestry industry has been impressed by the results of a pilot of the Plant Pass Checklist Version 2.0 and Sector Auditor Model – with three new forest nurseries participating in the scheme.

When forest nursery owner Patrick Murray trialled the new Checklist Version 2.0 and new sector auditor model, the audit went remarkably smoothly. Murray’s Nurseries went on to achieve certification in a few months.

For Plant Pass Partner Waikato Regional Council, the direction of travel is certainly to include Plant Pass in some way in the procurement process.

Watch Auckland Council’s videos highlighting the Plant Pass certification journey for three Certified Producers.

Thanks to Horticulture New Zealand for sharing a great update on Plant Pass in NZGrower & Orchardist magazine for Biosecurity Awareness Month!

Plant Pass producers: Is the deadline to switch to Plant Pass Checklist Version 2.0 in your calendar?

Kaipara Coast Landscape Architecture’s team is keen to promote the use of Plant Pass-certified nurseries to its clients and will actively encourage suppliers within its supply chain to adopt stronger biosecurity practices by joining the scheme.

Plant Pass welcomes landscape architects people place nature to the Plant Pass Partners network.

Thank you to SOLA Landscape Architects for supporting Aotearoa New Zealand’s nursery production standard for plant health and biosecurity.

Plant Pass Partner and major plant buyer and planter Waikato Regional Council recently shared an updated about registered Plant Pass producer Waihi Native Plants, one of the nine Waikato nurseries currently working toward full Plant Pass certification.

Bunnings is the first major plant retailer to join the Plant Pass Partner network.

Plant Pass is delighted to welcome Summit Road Society Inc to the Plant Pass Partner network.

Plant Pass is delighted to welcome Asplundh New Zealand to the Plant Pass Partner network.

The Plant Pass scheme is rolling out its first major update since the nursery production standard for plant health and biosecurity was launched in 2022.

Plant Pass has appointed Dave Harrison as the new Independent Chair of its Governance Group.

The Plant Pass newsletter shares the 2025 Annual Report and updates on the Plant Pass Checklist Version 2.0 consultation.

New Plant Pass Partner Manawatū District Council is well-positioned to champion the Plant Pass programme.

One year after becoming a Plant Pass Partner, NZ Winegrowers is delighted to see that all four ViNA nurseries have completed Plant Pass certification or achieved it via equivalency.

Plant Pass warmly welcomes our newest Plant Pass Partner - Taranaki Regional Council.