Bugman Urges Nurseries to Stop...
New Zealand's famous 'bugman', Animal Planet's Ruud Kleinpaste has urged garden nurseries to stop selling plants that could invade and damage the country's eco-systems.



Weedbusters dishing dirt on ga...
Weedbusters are keen to hear from gardeners who have spent time in October replacing weedy ornamental plants from their gardens with non-weedy alternatives.


FLOWERING IN A HEDGE NEAR YOU
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) can spread and grow rapidly. Keep hedges trimmed and remove individual plants.


Weedbusters is about working together to reduce the threat of weeds to New Zealand's natural environment. Weeds are one of the greatest threats to the environment but together we can make a difference.

LOOK -
Look out for the Weedbusters logo - this means Weedbusters are at work

LEARN -
Learn about weeds and pest plants in your area

ACT -
You can make a difference!


Weedbusters.working together to protect New Zealand


Bronze Winner of the 2005
Public Service award




Everything about weeds and pes...
Weedbusters is keen to raise its profile in Hanmer and is running an information day on everything you’ve always or neve...