Predator control operation in Whareorino Conservation Area
We plan to distribute non-toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter between 27 May and 31 October 2026, during the next period of fine weather. Whareorino Conservation Area will remain open. You are advised not to walk the tracks in the area on the day of the operation. See the Pesticide summary map for the operation area. DOC will distribute toxic bait containing 1080 within a month of applying the non-toxic bait. Tracks in Whareorino Conservation Area will be closed during the toxic application. This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.
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We plan to distribute non-toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter between 27 May and 31 October 2026, during the next period of fine weather.
Whareorino Conservation Area will remain open. You are advised not to walk the tracks in the area on the day of the operation. See the Pesticide summary map for the operation area.
DOC will distribute toxic bait containing 1080 within a month of applying the non-toxic bait. Tracks in Whareorino Conservation Area will be closed during the toxic application.
This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.
Affected hut
Leitch's Hut
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