South Wairarapa District Council will begin its spring roadside spraying programme in rural areas on Tuesday 13 October 2026. The spraying is anticipated to last between four to eight weeks.
What do you need to know about the spraying?
- If you are already on the ‘No spray’ Register, please make sure that your roadside ‘No spray’ markers are out and clearly visible. This will ensure the contractors can see them and ensure they do not spray in a ‘No spray’ area.
- If you are not on the ‘No spray’ Register and would like to be, the details of how to get onto this register are outlined below.
How often does spraying take place?
- The spraying takes place twice a year, in autumn and spring. The work will be undertaken by the Council’s contractor, Fulton Hogan.
- This programme is considered general spraying, which means it is designed to keep roadside traffic signs clear of plant growth so they are visible for everyone to see.
- The spraying also aims to keep the water table down.
Are you on the ‘No spray’ Register?
- If you are on our ‘No spray’ Registers, please remember to make your roadside ‘No spray’ markers clearly visible to our contractors from the road. One of the requirements of being on these registers is that you maintain the ‘No spray’ area to control vegetation and maintain sight lines for all road users.
- We appreciate your help in ensuring your property is clearly identifiable as a ‘No spray’ zone.
If you want to enrol on the ‘No spray’ Register, please follow these steps:
- Fill in the online form available here
- Send your form to: enquiries@swdc.govt.nz
How can I get ‘No spray’ markers for my property?
- The first step is to sign up to our Council’s ‘No spray’ Register.
- When you have signed up to the ‘No spray’ Register, the Council will contact Fulton Hogan to arrange for the markers to be installed by them.