Managing wild rabbits starts with community action

Rabbit Watch is your neighbourhood resource for practical information, shared knowledge, and community action to help manage wild rabbits across New Zealand.

How you can help

Identify the Problem

Learn how to recognise rabbit activity, damage, and signs of increasing numbers.

Control Methods

Explore practical ways to manage rabbits based on your property and infestation level.

Find a Contractor

Connect with rabbit control contractors operating in your region.

Join the Community

Share tips, ask questions, and be part of coordinated rabbit control.

Group of rabbits

THE IMPACT

Rabbit plague

Rabbits were introduced to New Zealand in the 19th century for food and sport. They soon became a pest, reaching plague proportions in some areas and costing the country millions of dollars through lost production and control efforts.

Rabbit maths is scary

2 x 3 = 9 MILLION

Two rabbits breeding unchecked over three years can produce up to nine million rabbits.

rw-rabbit-maths

Latest Rabbit Control Advice

Explore practical articles and information to help you understand rabbit behaviour, control options, and long-term management.

rw-rabbit-baiting

Rabbit Baiting: What You Need to Know

A guide to effective and responsible baiting practices for better results.

rw-fencing

Fencing for Rabbit Control

How to design and maintain rabbit-proof fencing that really works.

ff-c9f185f3b460a89eec18df22cc426351-ff-inbound6372804813260105944

Monitoring and Managing Rabbits

Why monitoring is essential and how to track rabbit activity on your property.

Exclusive Member Only Offers

Join the Fight

Become a member and receive member-only offers, updates, monthly draws, and access to community conversations.

Follow Rabbit Watch

Stay connected with the Rabbit Watch community and join the conversation.

Scroll to Top