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Keep Tasman free from phragmites

Phragmites is an aggressive, fast-growing waterway and wetland pest. It’s one of nine harmful weeds on MPI’s National Interest Pest Response list because it can have…

Future fees finally firmed up

Deliberations around Fees and Charges for 2025/2026 were on the table for discussion in the Council Chamber at the end of May.

The affordability of waste…

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SolarBee deals to duckweed

It floats like a butterfly and stirs like a bee – a SolarBee that is.

A SolarBee mixer was installed on the Upper Tākaka wastewater treatment plant…

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Poutama Creek facelift completed

It may look a bit disturbed right now, but once we’ve finished and Mother Nature has had a chance to work, Richmond’s Poutama Creek will resemble…

Gisbourne Cockroach

See you later pest invader

Cockroaches are common household pests in most parts of Aotearoa, with over 30 known species present, most of which are native bush varieties that feed on…

MPI food levy

New Food Business Levy from MPI

What you need to know
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has introduced a new Food Business Levy for food businesses registered under the Food Act 2014.…

Ant behaviour and control

Effective ant control depends on correctly identifying the species, as different types require different treatment methods.

The two most common ant invaders of homes in Tasman are…