-Vehicles in rural areas closed to the public or with difficult access.
-Unusual lights in rural areas at night.
-Distinctive smell coming from rural areas or properties.
-Items going missing from rural properties that might be used in accessing plots and cultivation, such as farm bikes, generators and fencing equipment.
Plants will often be planted near a water source, so whether on the land, the water or even in the air, people are asked to keep their eyes peeled and report any suspicious activity.
"Most people in New Zealand do not want drugs in their communities and don't want their children and loved ones exposed to the misery it causes," said Detective Senior Sergeant Lindsay Pilbrow.
"With the assistance of communities we can continue to disrupt this illegal activity and reduce the social harm that stems from drug dealing and the crimes that are committed to feed drug habits.
"Anyone reporting drug information can be assured what they tell us will be treated in confidence."
Not all drug cultivation is in outdoor rural locations. Indoor grows are often disrupted during police operations and search warrants, police said.
Indicators of an indoor grow include:
-Residents increasing fence heights.
-Curtains closed day and night.
-Shed and garage windows being blocked out.
-Bright lights on constantly or at strange times.
If you have information about drugs cultivation, manufacture or supply, call your local police station.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
