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Reports and publications - Biosecurity
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September 2023
PDF | 14 MB
Bennett’s wallabies are a serious pest issue that requires central and local government, iwi, farmers, landowners, and communities all working together to protect our region.
2023
Otago Regional Council
PDF | 724 KB
ORC controls rooks from September to November each year. The success of this control programme relies on any rook sightings being reported so ORC staff can pinpoint where they are gathering, feeding and nesting in rookeries. If you see rooks contact 0800 474 082 | biosecurity@orc.govt.nz
April 2025
PDF | 1 MB
Learn why feral rabbits are a major pest in Otago, how to spot the signs of infestation, and what your responsibilities are for managing them—essential reading for rural landowners and residents.
13 May 2021
PDF | 483 KB
What’s the difference between a weed and a pest plant?
December 2024
PDF | 1 MB
Giant hogweed is poisonous to humans, and exposure to dust or sap from the leaves or stem can cause skin irritation, blistering, and swelling. If you get the sap in your eyes, it can cause temporary or permanent blindness. Find out how to control Giant hogweed.
December 2024
PDF | 135 KB
Find out how to identify and manage African love grass—a fast-spreading pest plant that threatens Otago’s biodiversity and farmland—essential reading for landowners, farmers, and conservation groups.
We strongly recommend that you develop a long-term plan for managing rabbits on your property, to maintain rabbit numbers at low levels, rather than reacting only when numbers reach crisis levels.
