Skip to main content
Flooding and storm events
More For information on disruptions to our services and facilities, see our closures page. Learn moreFlooding and storm events

Te tono ki tētahi Wārati Kīrearea Kore

Apply for a Pest Free Warrant

​The Auckland Regional Pest Management Plan 2020-2030 requires all commercial transport operators to obtain and maintain a Pest Free Warrant (PFW) by 2024.

This is to help reduce the risk of pest spread to the Hauraki Gulf Islands. The PFW assesses:

  • how well you apply biosecurity measures
  • how you communicate biosecurity requirements to your customers.

Pest Free Warrants are free and we are providing advice and support to businesses to achieve their warrants.

Benefits of a Pest Free Warrant

Having a warrant will:

  • help you meet the standards set out in the Regional Pest Management Plan 2020-2030
  • reduce the risk of pest invasion on the Hauraki Gulf Islands
  • meet the condition for most Department of Conservation (DOC) concessions and wharf permits for the Hauraki Gulf Islands
  • allow you to use the Pest Free Warrant logo to demonstrate your clean green commitment
  • add your business to our biosecurity-friendly list.

Pest Free Warrant logo.

How to get a warrant

Meet the conditions

Find out if you are eligible and check if your operation meets the Pest Free Warrant conditions: 

Apply online

You can apply for a new warrant, renew an existing warrant or make changes to your details using our online form.

Apply for a Pest Free Warrant

Training and support

Biosecurity staff members from Auckland Council and DOC are available to help your business achieve the best results regarding biosecurity.

We offer initial and ongoing support in setting up your Pest Free Warrant. With our pest detection dog-handler teams, we can offer inspections of customers and your vessels to ensure no pests are being transported.

Other permits you may need

You may also need one of the following permits to undertake commercial activities on DOC managed public conservation land.

  • Concession: This DOC permit allows you to undertake commercial activities such as guided walking on public conservation land. You are required to have a Pest Free Warrant for most DOC concessions for the Hauraki Gulf Islands.
  • Wharf use permit: This permit allows commercial boat operators to use DOC-managed wharves in the Hauraki Gulf. As with concessions, you are required to have a Pest Free Warrant for wharf use permits for the Hauraki Gulf Islands.

You can discuss these options with our biosecurity advisor during the PFW process.

 Related topics

 

 

Projects on Hauraki Gulf islandshttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/plans-projects-policies-reports-bylaws/our-projects/projects-central-auckland/projects-hauraki-gulf-islandsProjects on Hauraki Gulf islandsThe islands of the Hauraki Gulf are an important environment feature of Auckland, but are also a permanent home to an estimated 10,000 people, and thousands more tourists and visitors.aspx
Visiting the Hauraki Gulf islandshttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/what-you-can-do-for-environment/Pages/visiting-hauraki-gulf-islands.aspxVisiting the Hauraki Gulf islandsBefore you visit the Hauraki Gulf islands, pack carefully and check your gear and vessel thoroughly for rats, Argentine ants or plague skinks.aspxEnvironment consultation
Pest Free Aucklandhttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/what-we-do-to-help-environment/our-biodiversity-projects/Pages/pest-free-auckland.aspxPest Free AucklandGet involved in Pest Free Auckland, a community-led conservation initiative. aspxVolunteering
Help to improve the marine environment in your areahttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/looking-after-aucklands-water/looking-after-our-waterways/Pages/help-improve-marine-environment-in-your-area.aspxHelp to improve the marine environment in your areaThere are local groups actively contributing to the health of our marine environment and coastlines. Find out what these environmental organisations do. aspxWater quality
Regional Pest Management Plan (RPMP)https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/plans-projects-policies-reports-bylaws/our-plans-strategies/topic-based-plans-strategies/environmental-plans-strategies/Pages/regional-pest-management-plan.aspxRegional Pest Management Plan (RPMP)Information about Auckland Council's Regional Pest Management Plan, setting our priorities for managing animal and plant pests.aspxStrategies
What we are doing about kauri diebackhttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/plants-animals/protect-trees-disease/protect-our-kauri-trees/Pages/what-we-are-doing-about-kauri-dieback.aspxWhat we are doing about kauri diebackFind out what we are doing to stop the spread of kauri dieback.aspx