Weed control

North Shore City Council uses hot water spraying as its main method of weed control on the city's roadsides.

In some areas, targeted chemical spraying is used where hot water is not adequate.

A trial has recently been completed in the Devonport area using hot foam.

However its effectiveness was found to be no better than hot water. As a result, hot water spraying in the city will continue to be the main method of controlling weeds. 

The council keeps a 'No Spray Register', which contains the addresses of people who do not wish to have chemical weed spray used on their property frontage.

If you wish to add your name and property to the register, please complete our online form, or call Actionline on 486 8600, to have a form sent out to you.

In terms of the Privacy Act 1993, all personal information provided for inclusion in the No Spray Register will be used only for the purpose for which it was given to Council and will not be made publicly available.

Council policy on weed control PDF (46 KB)
Online No Spray Register

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