goodonya's Journal

The Ministry for Primary Industries is asking gardeners to keep an eye out for a “pretty plant” that is highly toxic to people and animals.

Cape Tulip begins to flower next month and can easily spread, says Eric Janssen, media manager at the Ministry for Primary Industries.

See more info here including photos:
https://www.stuff.co.nz/home-property/350272551/mpi-warns-about-dangerous-pretty-flower

An invasive freshwater clam discovered in the Waikato River has the potential to destroy native habitats, clog water supplies and hydro dams, and infest Lake Taupō if not properly contained.
Please keep and eye open for it and contact MPI with any info. Please also post your observations
More info at sites below:

https://mpicwp.cwp.govt.nz/news/media-releases/call-for-community-vigilance-as-new-clam-species-found-in-waikato-river/?utm_source=notification-email

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/waikato/300888463/invasive-clam-found-in-waikato-river-could-decimate-native-species-infest-lake-taup-and-clog-hydro-dams?fbclid=IwAR2DF840GnO_fWiKeV8xDIGfLPev9JDV1HKJumXqLwCKisGLXDaMNZhgHXk