Waitākere Ranges residents can keep up their good work getting rid of pest plants, with community weed bins weekends returning for another year.
The bins are provided thanks to funding from the Waitākere Ranges Local Board and Auckland Council, so that residents can dispose of invasive weeds from their own properties at no cost.
“The work of locals to protect our special native bush makes a huge difference,” says Waitākere Ranges Local Board Chair Greg Presland.
“We are proud to fund the weed bins as one part of environmental efforts by westies and we encourage all residents to consider making use of them.”
Last year, hard-working weeders used the bins to clear almost 95 tonnes of weeds such as Chinese privet, climbing asparagus, honeysuckle, moth plant, plectranthus, tradescantia, and woolly nightshade.
“Each year we see people getting better at using these bins in the right way,” adds Mel Ward, EcoMatters Environment Trust senior engagement specialist.
“For example, we ask that people use the bins just for wild ginger seed heads and roots, as these are the parts that can regrow.
“Wild ginger stems and leaves can be composted at home or left on the ground in the property’s bush area, which leaves more room in the community bins for other accepted invasive weeds.”
Weed bins will be located at community sites across the Waitākere Ranges area on various weekends between October 2024 and June 2025.
There are several Pest Plant Roadshows planned at community events where people can bring all their questions about invasive weeds. To find out more, including where and when to find a community weed bin, accepted weed types and event dates, please visit: ecomatters.org.nz/weedbins
Bin locations
Glen Eden: Konini School, 44 Withers Rd
Huia: Huia Domain, Huia Rd
Laingholm: Laingholm Community Hall, 69 Victory Rd
Swanson: Central Landscape Supplies (9am-4pm), 598 Swanson Rd
Te Henga: Pae o Te Rangi Regional Park, 114 Te Henga Rd
Titirangi: Zig Zag Track, Park Rd
Waiatarua: Waiatarua Community Hall, 911 West Coast Rd
Weed Bin Weekends
- 19-20 October 2024: Huia and Laingholm
- 26-27 October 2024 Waiatarua
- 9-10 Nov 2024: Glen Eden and Titirangi
- 7-8 Dec 2024: Swanson and Te Henga
- 11-12 Jan 2025: Laingholm and Waiatarua
- 8-9 Feb 2025: Huia, Glen Eden and Titirangi
- 1-2 Mar 2025: Huia, Swanson and Te Henga
- 5-6 Apr 2025: Huia, Laingholm and Waiatarua
- 3-4 May 2025: Glen Eden and Titirangi
- 14-15 Jun 2025: Swanson and Te Henga
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