The Boffa Miskell project team managed the coordination and supported the biosecurity initiatives of the councils, Biosecurity New Zealand, and stakeholders including marine owners and mana whenua.

Boffa Miskell's engagement expertise played a key role in enabling the partners to share information and raise awareness of marine biosecurity. This was done through regular meetings, workshops, presentations, and engagement activities, including managing the Partnership's website, newsletters, and stakeholder connections.

Additionally, our biosecurity experts provided science advice, oversaw regional surveillance work, and analysed data to inform the Partnership's strategic efforts in marine biosecurity and provided support when responding to biosecurity incidents as needed. This comprehensive approach aimed to enhance public understanding, engagement, and regional surveillance, supporting the successful implementation of marine biosecurity activities and fostering a productive partnership.  

Boffa Miskell undertook a review of the Top of the South Marine Biosecurity Strategy in May 2024. The Strategy outlined the purpose, aims, opportunities and challenges of the partnership, guided by a 10-year vision statement: "The Top of the South's marine ecological function is maintained and continues to be a rich and healthy ecosystem that sustains the needs of present and future generations".

Following this, the project team developed an Operational Plan, which detailed the collective operational and behaviour-change activities to be delivered by the Partnership for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 financial years.