Weed Action Whangarei Heads

A community taking action to stop invasive weeds from taking over the incredible natural environment we all value. Join the fight, in your own backyard or in the bush, and protect what is uniquely ours!

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Our Team & Partners

Who is Weed Action Whangarei Heads?

You are!  Weed Action Whangarei Heads is a community of Whangarei Heads locals who are deeply concerned about what weeds are doing to this special part of the world. Anyone who is is taking action against weeds, big or small is part of this community driven mission.

Our work is managed by a committee of volunteers, and our Project Coordinator Kelly Maxwell. We work on the platform of the Whangarei Heads Landcare Forum, part of the network of groups working to protect the peninsula from environmental pests.

Kelly and the committee are working to raise awareness about what weeds are doing to our natural landscapes, and what they will do in future unless we take action.  We also help provide the advice and resources necessary for people to take action.

Who we work with  

Weed Action is about engaging with our community, getting all Whangarei Heads residents involved in weedy work, starting, quite literally, in their own backyards. We also see ourselves as playing a linking role, between all of the groups and agencies already involved in action against weeds out here.

Here are just some of the organisations and agencies we are working with.

  • Whangarei Heads Landcare Forum
  • Northland Regional Council
  • Ngati Hine
  • Ngati Wai
  • Te Parawhau
  • Weedbusters
  • Department of Conservation
  • Kiwi Coast
  • Backyard Kiwi
  • Bream Head Conservation Trust
  • Whangarei Heads Citizen Association

Funders and Supporters

The weedy work of Weed Action Whangarei Heads is possible thanks to the support and cooperation of many people and organisations, who share information, provide practical assistance and/or funding.

Weed Action Whangarei Heads is extremely grateful for this support, which allows us to get the message out to local people and to support them with resources for on the ground action.

WAWH would also like to acknowledge the team at Weedbusters, who generously allowed us to use their photos and website info while we build up our local weedy gallery.

Quick Links

  • The Dirtiest Dozen
  • Free Community Resources
  • Guide to Herbicides
  • Control Techniques
  • Join a Weed Action Group!
  • Search for a Weed

What’s New

FREE Invasive Weed Disposal – Community Weed Amnesty

* Note; this service is available to Whangarei Heads Residents only* Weed Action is trying to make it as easy as possible for you to take action against weeds. Following the success of our previous weed amnesty initiatives, here’s another to help motivate our community. After all, what better time is there than NOW to […]

Weed of the Month

Weed Action Community Resources

Upcoming Events

  • Tamaterau Weed Action - April 21, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

  • Taking Back Reotahi - April 25, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

  • Tamaterau Weed Action - April 28, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

  • Tamaterau Weed Action - May 5, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Weed Action Groups

  • Tamaterau Weed Action
  • Headland Farmpark Weed Action
  • Wharf Rd Weed Action
  • Kohinui Catchment Landcare

View all Weed Action Groups

Quick Links

  • The Dirtiest Dozen
  • Weeds A-Z
  • Free Weed Control Resources
  • Guide to Herbicides
  • Events Calendar
    • Donate to Weed Action

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