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Boating and water activities: preventing the spread of pests, weeds, and diseases
'Check Clean Dry': help protect New Zealand's lakes and rivers

Boating and water activities: preventing the spread of pests, weeds, and diseases
Recreational fishing
Gardening: finding and reporting pests
Holding an outdoor event: tips to prevent spread of pests
Hunting and gathering: biosecurity and food safety
Tramping tips to prevent spreading pests and diseases
Visiting Waiuku Forest
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Last reviewed: 02.09.26

'Check Clean Dry': help protect New Zealand's lakes and rivers

Invasive freshwater weeds and pests can travel on your boat and gear from one lake, river, or stream to another. Always 'Check Clean Dry' before moving between waterways.

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How to 'Check Clean Dry'

Why 'Check Clean Dry' when moving between waterways

About the 'Check Clean Dry' programme

Know the 'Check Clean Dry' rules for your location

'Check Clean Dry' resources, newsletters, and publications

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