Welcome to our Pest Hub your go-to guide for advice on pest animals and weeds in Te Tairāwhiti.
Wallabies are capable of causing significant adverse environmental effects. These include preventing the regeneration of native bush, depletion of forest understory and possible impacts on water quality.
Pest of the month
Wallaby
Holly-leaved senecio can seed rapidly, easily invades areas such as dune and coastal sites, and forms dense coverage.
Pest of the month
Holly-leaved senecio
This noxious weed will be starting to sow, look for small green vines which will release a white sap when pulled. Place into general waste as plant can regrow when in contact with soil. Look for white flowers at maturing stages.
Pest of the month
Moth plant
A highly invasive plant that produces berries year-round, affects allergies and soil fertility.
Pest of the month
Woolly nightshade
Rooks can cause serious damage to our crops. If you believe you have seen a rook, please contact our biosecurity team.
Pest of the month
Rook
Wallabies are capable of causing significant adverse environmental effects. These include preventing the regeneration of native bush, depletion of forest understory and possible impacts on water quality.
Pest of the month
Wallaby
Holly-leaved senecio can seed rapidly, easily invades areas such as dune and coastal sites, and forms dense coverage.
Pest of the month
Holly-leaved senecio
This noxious weed will be starting to sow, look for small green vines which will release a white sap when pulled. Place into general waste as plant can regrow when in contact with soil. Look for white flowers at maturing stages.
Pest of the month
Moth plant
A highly invasive plant that produces berries year-round, affects allergies and soil fertility.
Pest of the month
Woolly nightshade
Rooks can cause serious damage to our crops. If you believe you have seen a rook, please contact our biosecurity team.
Pest of the month
Rook
Wallabies are capable of causing significant adverse environmental effects. These include preventing the regeneration of native bush, depletion of forest understory and possible impacts on water quality.