Nelson City Council’s Biosecurity team has been working to stop the spread of this notorious vine...

These prickly customers are most often found in areas of pasture but may also be present...

Chocolate vine, or akebia (Akebia quinata) was once popular with Kiwi gardeners who grew it up...

Taiwan cherry (Prunus campanulata) is an invasive weed that poses a real threat to our environment....

Queensland Poplar (Homalanthus populifolius) is a small tree from Australia with attractive heart-shaped foliage, that has...

Its flowers may be pretty to look at, but water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) has been banned...

For those new to Pest Patrol, welcome to our monthly column dedicated to lesser-known biosecurity threats....

Pest Patrol generally focusses on pests with a high biosecurity priority in our region – often...

While you are out in the garden enjoying the warm days, keep your eyes out for...

Last summer the Nelson City Council Biosecurity team began tackling a new pest in town –...

This month we're on the lookout for variegated thistle (Silybum marianum). Variegated thistle is a conspicuous,...

Taiwan cherry (Prunus campanulata) is an invasive weed that poses a real threat to our environment....