Predator control operation in Oparara area
A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on 5 November 2025. The Oparara area is open with warning signs in place at key entrances. There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area. It’s not safe to hunt for food and have your dog in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed when the area is safe again. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080. See the Pesticide Summary Map for the operation area. This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.
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A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on 5 November 2025. The Oparara area is open with warning signs in place at key entrances.
There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area. It’s not safe to hunt for food and have your dog in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed when the area is safe again.
1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.
See the Pesticide Summary Map for the operation area.
This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.
Affected campsite
Katipo Creek Shelter Campsite
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