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A number of species have been declared nationally as Unwanted Organisms. For the most up-to-date list of Unwanted Organisms, visit the MPI website.
Unwanted Organism status means that it is prohibited from sale, propagation and distribution in accordance with sections 52 and 53 of the Biosecurity Act. Freshwater gold clam is not a pest to be managed under our Pest Plan, however, unwanted organisms may be controlled in other ways in accordance with our Biosecurity Strategy.
Didymo
Management: Unwanted Organism | Didymo is a thick pinkish-brown layer that covers rocks and plants in freshwater, often forming flowing 'rat tails' with white-cream ends that look like soggy toilet paper, and feels like wet cotton wool.
Freshwater gold clam
Management: Unwanted Organism
Mediterranean fanworm
Management programme: Unwanted Organism | The Mediterranean fanworm is a tube-dwelling worm with a leathery appearance, growing up to 80 cm and featuring a large spiral of colourful feeding tentacles.
Official New Zealand Pest Register
For the most up-to-date list of Unwanted Organisms, visit the MPI website. for the Official New Zealand Pest Register (ONZPR).
Regional Pest Management Plan
The Regional Pest Management Plan (Pest Plan) sets out the framework for how pest plants and animals specified in the plan will be managed in Otago over the next 10 years.
Biosecurity strategy and plans
This Strategy sets out ORC’s broader role in biosecurity, and a number of important actions and projects to better manage pests and harmful organisms.
