Rabbit & Hare Control

Specialists in Rabbit & Hare Control within Aotearoa, New Zealand

European rabbits were amongst the earliest of mammalian pests to be introduced to New Zealand. They are significant agricultural and ecological pests.


After their introduction, European rabbits soon became widely distributed throughout the drier regions of both main islands and on many offshore islands. As herbivores, they are very significant agricultural and ecological pests. 

Rabbits thrive in dryland and semi-arid environments, especially in New Zealand’s South Island. 

They can populate these environments in truly destructive numbers if uncontrolled. Reduction of populations is on-going and essential for the economic and environmental welfare of New Zealand.


Mainland Vector Contracting Ltd are specialists in all aspects of rabbit control and eradication.

We have a proven history with rabbit work and always achieve the results required regardless of the size and location of the problem.

Public Consultation

Public consultation and notification

Control & Eradication Ops

Design and implementation of control/eradication operations

Non-Toxic

Non-toxic control alternatives

Monitoring Ops

Population monitoring & high-level reporting services

Night Shooting

Professional night shooting operations

Burrow Fumigation

Controlled burrow fumigation

Poison Operations

Controlled poison operations

Habitat Modification

Habitat modification operations

Key Stakeholders We Work With... 

We partner with landowners and managers throughout Aoetoroa, New Zealand

Environmental News

A Day in the Life of a Chainsaw Operator

January 12, 2024
With thanks to Mainland Vector, a group of students were recently given the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a chainsaw operator, in collaboration with the Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs.

Kea chicks boost Nelson Lakes kea population

By Colm McGrath • January 6, 2022
Six kea chicks are believed to have successfully fledged in the Nelson Lakes area in the past month to boost the kea population.

Pressure going on runaway Central North Island pines

By Colm McGrath • January 6, 2022
Nearly half a million dollars is going into removing wilding pines from Central North Island conservation areas that were previously being over-run by the pest trees.
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