What
A Pest Free Kumeu Huapai event In association with Auckland Council
When
1. Signup: On site Friday 7 November 5pm
2. Event: On site Sunday 16 November 10am
Why
Arum Lillies are an invasive W**d and are poisonous to stock. They spread along waterways and crowd out native plants.
Clearing the infestation will make way for planting the area in natives next year.
Who
Pest Free Kumeu-Huapai and Auckland Council
• Jeremy Dean – Pest Free Kumeu
• Dan Marrow - Community Park Ranger | Rodney and Hibiscus & Bays Local Boards, Local Parks, Parks & Community Facilities
Details
Clearing the creek and bush area adjacent to the Accolage Boulevard playground of the invasive Arum Lillies.
The lilies are to be cut at the base and pasted with Cut’n’Paste MetGel (Metsulfuron).
The cut stems are to be collected into composting bags.
The cleared area will be planted with natives in the next planting season (Winter 2026)
