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Pests

The Bay of Plenty is a beautiful region - we want to keep it that way.

That is why Bay of Plenty Regional Council is working with our communities to control, manage and prevent the impact of pests in the region.

Pests of the BOP CoverFor information about pests

To find out about pests in the region read our user guide Pests of the Bay of Plenty (1.53 MB, pdf).

Or check out the following pages of our website:

Regional Pest Management Plan

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council adopted a new Regional Pest Management Plan for 2011 - 2016 in September 2011. The Plan identifies the plants and animals considered to be pests in the region, and outlines how each pest will be managed. It also explains the pest management roles and responsibilities for Council, as well as landowners and occupiers, across the region.

Each year we produce an annual operational plan that sets operational targets and specific performanace measures that link to the outcomes and objectives in the long-term Regional Pest Management Plan. At the end of the year we report on the highlights and issues from the previous year as well as progress against the specific targets.

Pathogens - kauri dieback (PTA) and kiwifruit PSA

Pathogens or diseases that can have an impact on the Bay of Plenty include kauri dieback (PTA) and the kiwifruit disease PSA.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council supports the Ministry for Primary Industries in the fight against these diseases and works with other agencies and industry.