This page provides information for restoration groups about pest animals and control strategies for the management of pests. Animal pests are a major threat to New Zealand's native species, ecosystems and restoration efforts. There are links to a range of websites and publications suitable for beginners and experts looking for the best options for controlling and removing vertebrate pests. This includes national advice and region-specific information We recommend reading information for your region as well as the general advice so that you get the best, most locally appropriate advice.
Rat control. DOC
National Advice
- Predator Free New Zealand
- Predator free 2050 toolkit - trapping and poisoning, DOC
- Predator Free 2050 vision
- NEXT Foundation
- What traps passed welfare standard for what species
- Pest Detective
- Animal pest control Decision Support System, Landcare Research
- Learn more about animal pests, Department of Conservation
- Best practice guidelines for controlling and monitoring vertebrate pests, Bionet
- Predatortraps.com - official site of the DOC series trapping systems
Videos on pest control methods
Pest control product suppliers
Comprehensive lists of pest control product suppliers can be found at the link(s) below
Predator Free New Zealand where to buy equipment
Mapping trapping operations and results
All restoration projects have a spatial element. Depending on the size of the project you may or may not choose to map the project, including pest control networks. The following links provide information and advice.
Regional Advice
North Island
Auckland Advice
Bay of Plenty Advice
Gisborne Advice
Hawke's Bay Advice
Manawatu-Wanganui Advice
Northland Advice
Taranaki Advice
Waikato Advice
Wellington Advice
South Island
Canterbury Advice
Chatham Islands Advice
Marlborough Advice
- Declared Pest Species (animal and plant pests), Marlborough District Council
- Other Pests (animal and plant pests), Marlborough Advice
- Wasps, Marlborough Advice
Otago Advice
Southland Advice
Tasman Advice