​DRONE WEED SPRAYING – Pōhowera Park - South Bay

Kaikōura District Council advises that drone weed spraying will be undertaken at Pōhowera Park during the period 19–22 July 2026, subject to suitable weather conditions.

The work forms part of the ongoing restoration of Pōhowera Park and will target invasive weeds including gorse, blackberry, wilding pines and old man's beard in selected perimeter and walking track edge areas.

Agrichemical: Grazon
Application rate: 10 litres per hectare, applied in a total spray volume of 200 litres per hectare.

For public safety, walking tracks within the treatment area will be closed while spraying is underway and for four hours after spraying has been completed.

Warning signage will be displayed at all access points, and spraying will only proceed when weather conditions are suitable.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation while this important weed control work is undertaken to support the long-term restoration of Pōhowera Park.