16 Regional Authorities throughout New Zealand have adopted Regional Pest Management Strategies (RPMSs) that provide a strategic and statutory framework for efficient and effective management of pest plants and animals in their region. We provide a selection of reports that display the pest management activities throughout New Zealand
Strategies are usually written to cover intervals of 5 years but Regional Authorities can adopt strategies covering periods greater than 5 years to reflect the long-term management needed for many pest species. However, RPMSs must be reviewed at least every 5 years and can only be adopted following a review and consultation process. When operative, Regional Pest Management Strategies empower the Regional Authorities to exercise the relevant enforcement and funding provisions made available under the 1993 Biosecurity Act.
Pest Management Programmes follow a hierarchy, which provides for differing levels of regional intervention with Total Control and Eradication programmes providing the highest level of pest control. The aim of each programme is explained under Programme Objectives . RPMSs also detail the means by which the council will achieve the objectives; any rules and statutory obligations that apply; how the council will monitor their performance; and any further relevant information.