Eradicating bovine TB in NZ

As part of our TBfree programme we deliver our pest control operations through a framework of TB management areas (TMAs). TMAs are areas with known TB infection in livestock or wildlife. Each TMA has a specific TB control plan designed to eradicate TB as effectively as possible.

Map showing boundaries of Mount Hyde TB management areaThe Mount Hyde TMA

The Mount Hyde TMA covers 32,200 hectares to the north-west of Dunedin. The TMA spans both sides of the Taieri River, and also incorporates the Lee Stream and Silver Stream Catchments.

The topography ranges from a sub-alpine area, with steep gullies and faces, down onto the Taieri Plains. The habitat includes tussock, small stands and gullies of native bush, and developed farmland.

History of TB and pest control in Mount Hyde

The last infected herd in the Mount Hyde TMA was detected in 2004, although there are records of infected herds dating back to 1988.

The last detected wildlife infection — in a ferret — was in 2012.

We completed ground-based possum control in Mount Allan, North Taieri Hills, Taieri Hindon, Lee Stream and Upper Waitati in 2021/2022.

We completed aerial control in:

  • Mount Allan in 2022/2023, and
  • Upper Waitati in 2016/2017.

Current state

As of June 2023, the Mount Hyde TMA has no infected herds.

Future pest control operations

We plan our pest control operations up to 3 years in advance. The current year runs from July 2023 to June 2024.

Dates and control methods for pest control operations in Mount Hyde are provisional and subject to change. If you’re affected by any upcoming operations, our pest control contractors will contact you before work begins. They will:

  • talk you through the specifics of each operation
  • explain what you need to do before the operations start
  • get your consent for the work to be done.

We will refine proposed boundaries for aerial operations after consulting with landowners and affected parties.

Type of controlWhenCoverageWhere
Ground control2023/202423,800haLee Stream, Mount Allan, North Taieri Hills, Taieri Hindon, Upper Waitati

Map of 202/2024 pest control operations

The proposed areas for ground control are marked in green on the map.

Interactive map showing Mount Hyde TB management area boundaries, Vector Control Zone, and proposed control areas

Contacts

Contract Wild Animal Control NZ Ltd manages eradication activities in the Mount Hyde TMA. Contact them directly if you have feedback or questions about upcoming operations.

Contract Wild Animal Control NZ Ltd

Phone: 0800 292 269
Email: lyndon@cwacnzl.com

Nearest local OSPRI office

OSPRI Dunedin office
PO Box 5745
Moray Place
Dunedin 9058
Phone: 03 477 9829
Email: cr_ssi@ospri.co.nz