Otago Regional Council wishes to advise the public that it intends to carry out weed control on the Pleasant River and Waikouaiti River estuaries and in Blueskin Bay.

The target species, Spartina, will be controlled by contractors using Gallant Ultra™ or Crest 520™ with hand-sprayer or knapsack application.

Work is planned to start on 16 November 2026 and may continue intermittently as weather permits until 10 January 2027.

Further information can be obtained by contacting ORC — phone 0800 474 082.