Find out which weeds are which, how they spread, and what you can do to get rid of them. Our pest plant experts will tell you how to tackle Northland's worst weeds so you can stop them in their tracks.

• Learn how to identify weeds
• Understand how weeds spread and why they’re a problem
• Learn how to get rid of weeds/stop weeds in their tracks
• Free hands-on, interactive, and fun workshop

Venues

Kaitaia

Date: Monday, 4 August 2025 - 09:00am - 12:00pm | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: Te Ahu Centre, Corner of State Highway 1 and Matthews Avenue

Russell

Date: Tuesday, 5 August 2025 - 09:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: Russell Town Hall, 17 The Strand

Kerikeri

Date: Wednesday, 6 August 2025 - 09:00am - 12:00pm | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: Room 12, NorthTec Campus, Corner of Kerikeri Road and Hone Heke Road

Maungaturoto

Date: Thursday, 7 August 2025 - 09:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: Maungaturoto Centennial Hall, 44 View Street

Whangārei

Date: Friday, 8 August 2025 - 09:00am - 12:00pm | 1:00pm - 4:00pm | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Venue: Barge Showgrounds Events Centre, 474 Maunu Road, Whangārei

For more information, contact:

Sara Brill - Biosecurity Specialist - Pest Plants Partnerships
P: 027 246 8359 | E: sarab@nrc.govt.nz