# Woman Removes 11K Moth Plant Vines

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Podcast: [Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371)
Published: 2026-06-22T06:32:34+00:00
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Aroha Chase of Northland, New Zealand, blew away a weed-removal competition by pulling up 11,000 toxic moth plant vines in under three months—plus nearly 300 seed pods—earning her top honors, $500, and the title of “Chasing Kings” champion. This invasive South American vine, also called kapok or jumbo weed, spreads fast, smothers native trees, and its sap can irritate skin. Chase turned her mission into a daily habit, tackling vines while running errands or taking her daughter to the park—and she won again, proving this isn’t a one-time effort. With teams from across the region contributing, the council plans to host the competition again next autumn to keep the fight alive. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/11023f458b7c70b0

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