2022-2032 Regional Pest Management Plan | Tūtohu Mahere Whakahaere Ā-Roheo Waikato Mō Ngā Kīrearea

Regional pest management plans (RPMP) are prepared by regional councils under the Biosecurity Act. They are regulatory plans, particular to a region, that identify harmful organisms considered to be pests in that region, with their management governed by rules.

Following extensive engagement and consultation, the Waikato Regional Pest Management Plan 2022-2032 became operative on 4 July 2022.

The RPMP states the management programmes and rules for pest plants and animals in the Waikato region.

What the RPMP aims to achieve

• Build on past biosecurity gains, like those achieved through council’s direct control and in Priority Possum Control Areas.
• Focus resources on excluding, eradicating or containing high threat/low incidence pests to make the greatest difference.
• Support work being undertaken, especially in high value areas and specific sites, e.g. wetland site-led areas, and tussocklands of the Central North Island through Project Yellow.
• Reduce the impacts of pests on neighbours, to support the work they are doing on their properties.
• Reduce the risk of land development and subdivision activities from spreading pests.
• Help ensure transport corridors and quarries do not harbour and spread pests.
• Complement and align with pest management programmes in neighbouring regions.

Duration

According to section 77(5) of the Biosecurity Act, the RPMP takes effect on the date it becomes operative and remains in force for 10 years from that date: 4 July 2022 to 5 July 2032.

It may cease at an earlier date if the council declares by public notice that the plan has achieved its purpose, or if following a review, it is revoked.

Exemptions

Section 78 of the Biosecurity Act 1993 allows Waikato Regional Council to issue exemptions to aspects of the RPMP, under certain conditions, including that the exemption must not significantly prejudice attainment of the plan’s objectives.

A summary of existing exemptions is recorded in the Exemptions Register. To view the Exemptions Register, or to apply for an exemption, contact the biosecurity team at RPMP@waikatoregion.govt.nz.

Introduction | Kupu whakataki

Planning and statutory background | Te mahere me te horopaki ā-ture

Responsibilities and obligations | Whakataunga mahi me ōna whakaaetanga

Organisms declared as pests | Ngā rauropi kua huri hei kīrearea

Pest management framework | Pou tarāwaho mō ngā whakaritenga kīrearea

Pest descriptions and programmes | Whakaaturanga a te kīrearea me ōna hōtaka

Monitoring | Te aroturuki

Powers conferred | He tuku mana

Compliance and enforcement | Tūtohutanga me te whakaūruhitanga

Funding | Whakapūteatanga

Glossary | Rārangi whakamārama

Appendix 1 - Alphabetical list of pests and management categories

Appendix 2 - Modified McLean Scale

Appendix 3 – Dama Wallaby Progressive Containment Map