Introduced from Europe in the 1880s to control rabbits. Significant predator that preys on a variety of native birds, lizards, eggs, and insects.

The first mouse arrived in New Zealand via Australia when the ship ‘Henrietta’ ran ashore on Ruapuke Island off Stewart Island in 1824.

With increased rainfall and weather events impacting the region, Bay of Plenty Regional Council is reminding landowners living near the region’s flood defences to refresh themselves of the rules.

The Regional Natural Resources Plan (RNRP) promotes the sustainable and integrated management of land, air, and water resources within the Bay of Plenty.

Named after its seed clusters that look similar to an old man’s white woolly beard. 

A giant rhubarb-like plant up to 2m. Both the leaves and leaf stalks are covered in rubbery red prickles.

Considered one of the world’s worst invasive weeds, Lantana seeds can be deadly if eaten.

Also known as tobacco weed or kerosene plant because of its strong kerosene-like smell. 

Goats can travel relatively large distances and are well known for climbing or breaking down fences. 

Activities that don’t need a resource consent are classified as permitted activities in one of our regional plans or a national environmental standard.