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Predator control for part of Tararua Forest Park

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We distributed non-toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter on 3 and 4 May 2026 in parts of Tararua Forest Park. The park remains open.  DOC will distribute toxic bait containing 1080 within a month of applying the non-toxic bait. This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.

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We distributed non-toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter on 3 and 4 May 2026 in parts of Tararua Forest Park. The park remains open. 

DOC will distribute toxic bait containing 1080 within a month of applying the non-toxic bait.

This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.

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