Regional Pest Management Strategy (RPMS)

The Regional Pest Management Strategy defines our priorities and goals regarding control of animal and plant pests across the Auckland region.

The strategy is the basis of our ongoing pest control programmes with the objective of minimizing harm to:

The primary responsibility for management of pests rests with land owners and occupiers, however the ARC will provide advice, support and community education on the threats and control of pests. In areas of high conservation value (HCV sites) or where any of the above areas are seriously threatened, the ARC will undertake control on behalf of the community.

The strategy is reviewed and prepared every 5 years to reflect the current state of the environment and to enable inclusion of new pests.

Part I - Introduction

Contains introductory and background information relating to the Biosecurity Act 1993 and the development of the RPMS. It includes a description of the Auckland region, effects of the RPMS, the statutory framework for development of RPMS, key principles of the strategy, management obligations and the responsibilities of affected parties.

Part II - Pest Management Programmes

Contains information specific to each of the pest plants and animals addressed in this RPMS. It includes a description of each pest and its impacts, along with the objectives, Rules, and management methods to be employed. The Community Initiative Programmes are also described.

Part III - Administrative Systems and Processes

Contains information on strategy powers, funding, regulatory management, monitoring of strategy objectives and exemptions.

Part IV - Other Management Programmes and Initiatives

Contains information on the Council's policies on the provision of advice and education, commitment to biological control programmes, site-led control programmes, vector control programmes, the Hauraki Gulf Controlled Area, and cross boundary issues.

Part V - Research Programmes

Sets out the manner by which ARC will investigate potential pest species, and includes a list of those plants and animals for which further research is currently considered necessary. The organisms listed in this Part are not declared pests.

Part VI - Appendices

Part VI contains additional information for interpretation of the RPMS, including definition of terms and acronyms used in the Strategy, an index of all plant and animal species mentioned within the Strategy, maps of specific areas referred to within the Strategy and references.