we're continually surprised on the new areas. When we speak to people it's quite astounding that they don't realise what a problem it is and we've produced booklets and the likes of this programme hopefully to get awareness out there so people can get onto it. Roger : What should a farmer do if they see tutsan at their place? Graham : Get in and spray it with Brushkiller or Conquest and keep going back to get that regeneration. Tell your neighbours about it. Roger : Hey Graham, thanks so much for taking the time to speak to us. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON TUTSAN ACTION GROUP (TAG) Background:  Tutsan (Hypericum androsaemum) is a close relative of St John's wort and a highly invasive pasture weed. It is spread by wind, water, birds and machinery and is throughout the country. Current major infestations are across the Ruapehu region, as well as in Waikato and Bay of Plenty but it's known from Kaitaia to Bluff and even the Chatham Islands.  Pasture infestations can be controlled with chemicals and Tordon XT is the right choice; in the early days you can minimise its impact by pumping up grass but once it becomes established in the roadsides and bush margins it then readily invades recently sprayed scrub blocks, open pasture and harder to improve pasture such as hill country. The costs of control can be huge with some stations spending tens of thousands of dollars annually just trying to maintain previously cleared areas.