Some online services – including MyAuckland – will be unavailable from 5pm on Friday 20 March to 8am on Monday 23 March, due to a system upgrade.
Please plan ahead or complete your online request after services return on Monday 23 March.
Ngā kīrehe kīrea me ngā tupu hōhā Pest plants and animals
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Report a pest plant, pest animal or plant disease
Report weeds, pest animals and diseases to Auckland Council. Report marine and exotic pests to MPI.
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How to control weeds
Find advice on how to remove the weeds on your property and prevent them from coming back. Replant or cover the area with mulch after removing the weeds.
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Identify weeds
Identify weeds before you remove them. Use our pest search or check other weed databases.
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Why and how we control weeds
We have weed control methods and projects in place to manage weeds in Auckland.
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How to dispose of weeds
You must be careful when you dispose of weeds. Check which transfer stations accept green waste or have a garden company collect the weeds you remove.
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Identify pest animals
Identify the pest before you start pest control.
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How to control pest animals
There are things to consider when planning pest control. We can investigate the cause but you have to arrange for pest control on your property.
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How we control pests
We select pest control methods depending on the species and site. These may include traps, shooting, or toxins.
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Caring for our park buffers
Find out which weeds are not allowed in park buffer zones.
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Prevent pests from spreading
Prevent pests from spreading by checking and cleaning your vehicle and gear after visiting a site with pests and before visiting an island.
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Opt out of weed spraying on your property boundary (no-spray register) online
Email us to be added to our no-spray register.