This forum is for sharing rabbit baiting updates, poison operation notices, council alerts, and local information that may help landowners and communities stay informed.

Rabbit baiting and poison operations are an important part of rabbit control in many parts of New Zealand, but they also require careful planning, communication, and compliance with local rules.

This forum is designed to help members share useful updates, ask questions, and keep others aware of baiting activity in their area.

What to Post Here

You can use this forum to share or discuss:

• Council rabbit baiting notices
• Upcoming poison operations
• Public land baiting alerts
• Neighbouring property control programmes
• Signage or notification requirements
• Questions about baiting timing
• Information about keeping pets, livestock, and working dogs safe
• Experiences with coordinated baiting programmes
• Follow-up control after baiting

Why Baiting Notices Matter

Rabbit baiting can be more effective when landowners, neighbours, contractors, and councils communicate clearly.

Sharing notices helps:

• Reduce accidental exposure to pets, livestock, and wildlife
• Improve awareness of local control activity
• Encourage coordinated rabbit management
• Help landowners plan follow-up control
• Support safer and more responsible baiting practices

Important Safety Reminder

Always follow the label directions, local council requirements, and any legal obligations when using bait or poison products. Poison operations should only be carried out by people who understand the product, risks, withholding periods, signage requirements, and safety procedures.

Take particular care around:

• Dogs and working dogs
• Children
• Livestock
• Public access areas
• Waterways
• Neighbouring properties
• Carcass disposal and secondary poisoning risks

When in doubt, contact your regional council, local pest control contractor, or product supplier for guidance.

Suggested Post Format

When sharing a baiting or poison notice, it helps to include:

• Location:
• Date of notice or operation:
• Council or organisation involved:
• Type of area affected: Public land, private land, roadside, reserve, neighbouring property, etc.
• Relevant link or notice:
• Key safety information:
• Contact details, if available:

Start the Discussion

Have you seen a recent rabbit baiting notice in your area, or are you planning a coordinated baiting programme with neighbouring properties?

Share the details here so others can stay informed and help build safer, more effective rabbit control across New Zealand.