226 pests trapped along Transmission Gly highway; inadequate budget raises concerns over conservation efforts.

226 pests, including stoats, ferrets, weasels, and rats, were trapped along the Transmission Gully highway between Nov 2022 and Jan 2024, raising concerns over inadequate $16,400 annual pest control budget. Greater Wellington calls for increased investments, community involvement, and cooperation to address the issue, as it may hamper conservation efforts like Capital Kiwi and Predator Free Wellington.

April 03, 2024
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