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We restore and protect land across the Bay of Plenty with native planting, pest control, and land restoration services.

Create a healthier, more resilient landscape.

📩 Contact us: [email protected] | 🌍 www.huntandharvest.co.nz

30/03/2026

Hard day in the bush — even harder getting Anton to crack a smile for the photo 📸🌿

Out here doing cut-and-paste on Japanese walnut through existing native bush. It’s slow, hands-on work, but it matters — pest plants like this outcompete natives, block light, and take over regeneration. If you don’t deal with them early, they dominate the canopy and you lose biodiversity.

Work like this keeps the bush healthy, protects what’s already there, and gives native species the chance to thrive for the long term

12/02/2026

As the seasons start to shift, so does our focus 🌱

We’re doing the behind-the-scenes work now — with our native plants growing steadily and putting on strong, healthy growth as we move closer to winter.

This preparation is what sets them up for successful establishment once planting season begins. Cooler months, stronger roots, better long-term outcomes.

If you’re planning native planting this winter, get in touch with us for enquiries.

05/02/2026

Not afraid to get stuck in. 🌿💦

We’re right in the thick of our pest plant work, and this is Elli doing exactly that — knee-deep tackling willow and honeysuckle control.

No shortcuts, no standing back. Just a team that gets stuck in and gets the job done properly.

If you’re after a crew that isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty, get in touch.

16/12/2025

🌿 Environmental Field Worker 🌿

Are you a hands-on, practical, outdoorsy person?
We’re looking for an Environmental Field Worker to join Hunt & Harvest and help with environmental and land management work, starting early in the new year.

Role details:
• Te Teko based
• Willingness to travel for away work required
• Hands-on outdoor work across farms, forestry blocks, and rural environments
• Must be physically fit

LUV and Growsafe certification preferred
Full driver’s licence required.

If you enjoy working outdoors and want to be part of a local environmental crew, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 For more info or to apply, message us or email [email protected]

12/12/2025

2025 work highlights 🌄🦌🐗🐐🦘

08/12/2025

Dream team on willow control duty today 🌿💪 Along with willow and pest plant work, we also offer release spraying, riparian maintenance, and general environmental field work. Message us if you’ve got a site that needs sorting this summer.

28/11/2025

🌿 Summer in Full Swing 🌿

The mānuka is blooming and we’ve been busy out on sites — release spraying, checking bait stations, and keeping on top of pest control through the warm weather.

Thanks so much for all the support this year.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

If you need planting, pest control, or fencing work in the new year, flick us a message.

Hunt & Harvest Ltd 🤎🌱

14/08/2025

🌱 Reflections as We Reach the Final Stages of Planting Season 🌱

As we get to the final stages of this year’s planting season, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who’s supported us along the way — from our awesome crew to the landowners and community members who’ve made it possible. It’s been going really well, and we’ve learned heaps this year. 💚

Looking ahead, we’re shifting our focus to pest control work over the summer and warmer months, along with site preparation for next season’s planting.

If you’ve got a project in mind — big or small — and need a hand, get in touch. We’ve got options to suit everyone and we’d love to help make your vision happen.

📩 Message us here or email us at [email protected] to start the conversation.

05/05/2025

Keeping it native means keeping it protected.
This is one of our sites with ALFA Trust prepped and ready to plant in a few weeks.

Pest control and stock exclusion are key to long-term success — and we offer the full package:
✔️ Planting
✔️ Pest control
✔️ Fencing

Get in touch if you need a crew that can do it all.

10/04/2025

Before any native planting goes in the ground, getting your site prep right is key. Here’s how we’re doing it on one of our current jobs in collaboration with ALFA Trust 👏

🌱 Choosing the Right Spacing
We’re using 2-metre spacing between plants. It gives each seedling space to grow strong, while making maintenance like releasing way easier down the line.

🎯 Targeted W**d Control
Instead of blanket spraying the whole site, we’re spot spraying only where planting will happen. Less chemical, less impact, more control.

🧪 Spray Selection
We’re using a mix of glyphosate and brush killer to tackle tough weeds like kikuyu and blackberry—these guys are notorious for smothering young natives if left alone.

⏳ Timing It Right
Spot spraying is done at least 4 weeks before planting, giving the spray time to work and letting us catch any regrowth before planting begins.

✔️ Why It Matters
Good prep = better planting outcomes. Fewer weeds, better survival rates, and way less stress later on.

Site prep might not be the flashiest part of the job—but it’s where success starts

05/02/2025

🌿 Introducing Hunt & Harvest – Protecting & Restoring Bay of Plenty Landscapes

At Hunt & Harvest, we specialize in native planting and pest control to help landowners across the Bay of Plenty restore and protect their environments.

✅ Native Planting – Prevents erosion, improves biodiversity, and strengthens ecosystems
✅ Pest Control – Removes invasive species to protect native growth and wildlife
✅ Wetland & Land Restoration – Supports long-term environmental sustainability

Whether you're looking to revegetate your land, restore wetlands, or implement a targeted pest management plan, we provide tailored solutions to support a thriving, sustainable landscape.

📩 Contact us at [email protected] to discuss your project.

https://www.huntandharvest.co.nz

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