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Our biosecurity activities are a vital component of the national biosecurity system. This system is designed to prevent, mitigate or minimise the impacts of pest species, which can have environmental, social, cultural and economic impacts. 

Waikato Regional Council has regional leadership for pest management in the Waikato region. The council’s Waikato Biosecurity Strategy 2022-2032 defines what that leadership looks like and outlines our regional biosecurity priorities. The Waikato Regional Pest Management Plan 2022-2032, prepared under the Biosecurity Act, guides all our pest control programmes. It sets out the rules that occupiers in our region must comply with, so we can all work to protect the things we value in our region. Pest management activities contribute to other Waikato Regional Council functions, such as maintaining and enhancing biodiversity and minimising flood risks through enhanced soil stability. 

Regional Pest Management Plan 2022-2032 (RPMP)

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Aquatic spraying operations

Priority Possum Control Areas (PPCAs)

Kauri protection

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Freshwater gold clams

Waikato Biosecurity Strategy 2022-2032

The Waikato Biosecurity Strategy 2022-2032 sets out Waikato Regional Council’s blueprint for ensuring we operate and maintain a collaborative, cohesive and comprehensive biosecurity system within the Waikato region over the next 10 years.

Regional Pest Management Plan Operational Plan 2022-2032

The RPMP Operational Plan outlines the nature and scope of activities Waikato Regional Council intends to undertake in the implementation of the RPMP over the ten year period.

RPMP Operational Plan Annual Report 2023-24

The RPMP Operational Plan Annual Report details the pest management work programmes carried out over the past year.

Waikato Regional Council Enforcement Policy

This policy provides staff, the wider council and the public with guidance on how to achieve our compliance and enforcement biosecurity obligations.

Farmer's guide to preventing weed invasions

Weed infestations can lead to financial loss for farmers and horticultural producers, and seriously harm our natural environment. Check out our farmer's guide to preventing weed invasions, and protect your farm and the environment from pests.

Contractors guide to agrichemical spraying

This is a guide to the Waikato Regional Plan rules for agrichemical spraying by contractors.