Category: News

Cut ‘n’ Paste are supporting our Moth Plant Movement

As part of the Mega Moth Plant Movement we wanted to be able to offer locals a half-size bottle of Cut ‘n’ Paste Met Gel from https://cutnpaste.co.nz/. This product makes controlling moth plant easy and accessible, even for people who are unsure about using other herbicides. The amazing people at Cut ‘n’ Paste have really […]

Join the Whangārei Heads Mega Moth Plant Movement!

We are embarking on a 5 year mission to minimise moth plant across the Whangārei Heads area. By participating in this knock down effort, you can help make this invasive weed more manageable in the future! See below for ways to get involved and tips for controlling moth plant. You can also join our new […]

Weed of the Month November 2024: Moth Plant

One of the most recognisable and destructive weeds at Whangarei Heads, moth plant climbs up and smothers into the canopy of native bush. STOP THE PODS by removing moth plant in late spring and early summer and save yourself a lot of work later!

Pilot Project Community Impact Report

The Foundation North backed Pilot Project was a huge undertaking to trial mātauranga informed habitat restoration across Whangārei Heads. Weed Action Native Habitat Restoration Trust and Aki Tai Here were the delivery partners and we are proud to present this report prepared by Nicki Wakefield on the outcomes of the project and recommendations for the […]

Submission:  Reotahi –Mt Aubrey Reserve Restoration

Reotahi needs our support! Weed Action is submitting to the Whangārei District Council (WDC) Long Term Plan 2024 – 2034 to have designated and undisputed funding assigned to Reotahi so that weed management planning can be put in place to ensure the integrity of the forest is assured for future generations. A figure of $20,000 […]

Word on Weeds Newsletter April 2024

The momentum of care and concern the Whangārei Heads community has for the natural environment was very evident last month. Weed Action Native Habitat Restoration Trust was asked by several conservation partners and residents for advice and input into restoring native habitats. Whether in local reserves, wetlands, or public areas, we have welcomed the opportunity to […]