Register for free weed workshops

Whangarei (along with Kaitaia and Kerikeri) are to host free workshops offering Northlanders tips on how to tackle some of the worst weeds – both land and freshwater-based – threatening our region.

The three-hour workshops will be run by Northland Regional Council biosecurity officer Sara Brill in early July.

"These workshops are for people who want to be able to correctly identify pest plants, understand the threats they pose and learn how to control them."

Ms Brill says this will be the third year the council has offered the popular free weed workshops.

"Last year we offered similar workshops in Okaihau, Kaitaia, Kerikeri and Whangarei and more than 100 Northlanders took advantage of them."
Workshops will include a short presentation, hands-on identification tips and information on control options, including chemicals and other methods.

The 20-plus weeds covered are some of Northland's worst – including wild ginger, lantana and moth plant – and will also include the serious freshwater weeds salvinia and water hyacinth.

Whangarei workshops will be at the regional council headquarters in Water St – Friday July 5 and a weekend workshop on the morning of Saturday July 6 (9am-noon).

There's space for about 30 people to attend each session, but with a good level of interest expected potential attendees should pre-register to avoid missing out on the day.

People keen to register should contact Sara Brill at the Northland Regional Council on (0800) 002 004.

■ More information: www.nrc.govt.nz/pestmanagement
 

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