Regional Pest Management Plan

Pest management is a joint effort between the regional councils, their communities and a host of other agencies that have a role in managing the effects of pests on economic and environmental values. In recognition of our regional leadership role under the Biosecurity Act 1993, Horizons is the management agency for the Regional Pest Management Plan 2017-2037.

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Horizons' implementation of the Regional Pest Management Plan is primarily through our Pest Plant and Pest Animal teams.

Find out more about Pest Plants here

Find out more about Pest Animals here

We're reviewing our Regional Pest Management Plan!

Find out more about the review here:

Operational Plans and Monitoring Reports

Pest Plant Operational Plan and Monitoring Report 2025-26
PDF | 10.26MB
Pest Animal Operational Plan 2025-26 and Monitoring Report 2024-25
PDF | 4.43MB
2024-25 Biosecurity Pest Plants Operation Plan and 2023-24 Monitoring Report
PDF | 1.68MB
2024-25 Biosecurity Pest Animal Operational Plan
PDF | 16.61MB

Report a pest or get advice

Not sure if you’ve identified a weed? Need to know how to deal with a pest? Our pest teams want to hear from you. Our pest management role includes providing advice to the public. We can offer advice on control options.