March Amnesty Bin

The free amnesty weed bin is back for the month of March 2025.
View the image for what weeds can be put in the bin and below for what cannot be disposed of in the free bin.

BANNED LIST
No tree branches > 150mm
No palm fronds or stumps
No flax or cabbage leaves
No lawn clippings, rocks, dirt, rubbish or inorganic waste.

If you have weeds that you’re unsure of then you can call our Weed Action on
0274 490 464 to find out if its okay to use the skip.

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Climbing Asparagus Hunt

The invasive climbing asparagus is one of Northland's most problematic weeds, affecting both our native forests and backyards. It can grow in dense mats, smothering native vegetation and preventing regeneration. Its spread would be a disaster for our native bush.
Join our Citizen Science project to map the area. 

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Weed Action is a community group that aims to keep our beautiful Piroa-Brynderwyns area weed free. To succeed at this weeds are viewed from a landscape level in a three part approach. First, existing weeds are cleared from the Piroa-Brynderwyn ranges, secondly public awareness is raised about invasive weeds in our area and thirdly, we offer support to those trying to clear weeds from their properties.
We need your help in our war against weeds! You can do this by keeping your back yards weed free. Most of our most concerning weeds to our environment are back yard escapees!

- Weed Action encompasses communities directly surrounding Piroa-Brynderwyn ranges area from Waipu, Waipu Cove, Langs Beach, Mangawhai, and the southern side of the Brynderwyns to Baldrock Road.
- You have come to the right place to learn about weeds. The most important place to start is to identify the weeds. 
- We are able to offer free advice for identifying weeds and can advise on how to control these weeds.

Please feel free to contact us via email HERE  

Working Groups:  If we all make a small individual effort to reduce weeds we will make a huge combined effort keeping our ranges weed free. Search current projects & working groups HERE

Workshops:  We run a variety of free workshops and events for the community to help build skills and knowledge.
Click HERE for workshops and project schedules

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Weed Identification 

We need your help in our war against weeds! You can do this by keeping your back yards weed free. Most of our most concerning weeds to our environment are back yard escapees! If you are unsure how to get rid of the weeds but think you might have them in your back yards Weed Action can help. 

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Summer Priority
Orange & Pink Lantana

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Moth Plant

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Climbing Asparagus

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Morning Glory 

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Control Priority - all year round
Climbing Asparagus

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Wild Ginger

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Autumn Priority
Pampas

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Wild Ginger

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Ivy - all types

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Woolly Nightshade

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Coastal & Beach Areas
Marram Grass -  Spring

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Coastal Banksia

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Boneseed - early spring

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Pampas

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Winter Priority
Taiwan Cherry

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Arum Lily

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Cotoneaster

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Sydney Golden Wattle

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Spring Priority
Boneseed

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Jasmine 

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Chinese Privet

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Watsonia

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