Amazing mahi by locals to help eradicate this pesky pest plant!
The 2025 Moth Plant Pod Competition officially wrapped up with our Celebration Cluster at Pakuranga Heights School — and what a record-breaking year!
246,302 pods & seedlings removed! That’s over 6.1 BILLION potential seeds stopped from spreading and a 92.92% increase from last year!
Big congratulations to all 42 registered teams — including 5 ECEs, 18 schools, and 19 open groups — with 20 first-time entrants jumping in this year! A huge shoutout to Moth Out, who removed a staggering 71,713 pods and seedlings!
Special mentions to Pakuranga Heights School, KiNZ Mission Heights, and our local legends Beccy Long & Geoff Stott
This competition wasn’t just about numbers — it was about community, education, and making a real difference. We’re already excited for 2026!
I’m blown away by the efforts of these amazing tamariki and their whānau. it was awesome to be there to help celebrate with local schools and groups. Thank you to Pakuranga Heights Primary for hosting us.
Incredibly proud to see this competition continue to succeed, run by the amazing team at Pest Free Howick Ward and funded by Howick Local Board.