Pests
The Regional Pest Management Plan 2020 – 2030 (RPMP) is used to actively manage pests throughout the region and aims to prevent new pests from becoming established and to minimise the impact of those invasive pests that are already here.
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has carried out a partial review of the Regional Pest Management Plan for the Bay of Plenty Region. As a result, a number of amendments are proposed and now available for public submissions. Read more about the proposed amendments on our Participate webpage.
You can use the Pest portal below to help identify a pest and get guidance on what to do next. Alternatively, you can call 0800 ST0P PESTS (0800 786 773) to get further advice in choosing appropriate best practice control methods.
Annual operational plans and reports
Each year we produce an annual operational plan that sets operational targets 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 in the annual report.
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has carried out a partial review of the Regional Pest Management Plan for the region. The amendments proposed are currently reviewed based on feedback provided. Read more on our Participate BOPRC site.
A comprehensive guide to pest plants in the Bay of Plenty. Learn about their characteristics, impacts, and effective management strategies.
Unwanted freshwater pests like the invasive catfish and hornwort pose a serious threat to our rivers, streams and lakes.
The Bay of Plenty Regional Pest Management Plan 2020 – 2030 (RPMP) contains rules that apply specifically to craft and equipment moving to or within the region.
Pest animals can have negative impacts on resources, natural environments, wildlife and commercial crops.
Exclusion pests are not currently known to be in our region or identified parts of the region.
Eradication pests are present in the region but limited in size or extent of infestation.
Progressive containment pests are established but it is possible to prevent them from spreading to other parts of the region.
Sustained control pests are well established and so preventing their spread is no longer a realistic objective.
Advisory pests are established within the region but are not subject to rules within the RPMP.
Effective pest control requires a good understanding of the target and the method being used.