Moth Pod Challenge 2025

Lian Soh
May 9
2 min read

Stop the Spread – Help Protect Our Native Ecosystems!

The moth plant (Aaujia Hortorum) is a fast-spreading vine that strangles native plants, poisons wildlife, and irritates skin. Each pod contains hundreds of seeds! We're challenging our community to help remove them from our wetlands, dunes, gardens and reserves.

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HOW TO JOIN THE CHALLENGE

8 May – 10 June 2025

Collect as many moth plant pods as you can!
Bag & label your pods with your name, school or group
Keep a count of how many pods you collect
Take photos of your collection – tag us or email to: info@maketuwetlands.org.nz
Dispose of the pods safely, or bring them to our Weed Workshop on 14 June 2025

Need help identifying moth plant?

Watch this: https://youtu.be/eYZtOeLnvaI

PRIZE CATEGORIES

Community Category (all ages welcome):
1st – $300 voucher
2nd – $150 voucher
3rd – $50 voucher
... and spot prizes for tamariki who just want to get out there and give it a go!
Schools Category (enter as a class, EnviroGroup or kura)
Work together to collect pods — record your count
Bonus points for creativity (photos, posters, short write-ups)
Winning class receives a $300 voucher and is featured in our newsletter + Facebook!