Report invasive plant or animal sightings
If you have seen or suspect the presence of an invasive plant or animal pest report the sighting to us.
Certain plants and animals can harm our natural environment, impacting our economy and reducing biodiversity. We're working hard to make managing pests easier to help protect livelihoods and biodiversity hotspots.
How we deliver our biosecurity work
Learn more about the biosecurity work we do across Waitaha/Canterbury.
Canterbury Regional Pest Management Plan
Learn more about the regulatory requirements for priority pests across the region.
Pest search
Search and identify plant and animal pests in Waitaha/Canterbury.
Preventing the spread of pests
Help us keep your favourite spots pest-free by preventing the spread of invasive plants and animals.
National programmes and special projects
Read about wallaby, wilding conifer and nassella tussock programmes.
Working with the community
Learn more about our work with various groups to protect our region from harmful pests in rural and urban areas.