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1080

New centre highlights advances in pest control

In the News  |  Published: 31 August 201106 September 2011

‘Next generation’ tools for the control of pests in New Zealand were unveiled yesterday at the opening of the The […]

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End debate on 1080 – NZ Herald Editorial

In the News  |  Published: 13 June 201114 June 2011

An editorial in today’s New Zealand Herald acknowledges the shortcomings of 1080 but ultimately recognises the findings of the comprehensive […]

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1080 report lands pest control back in the headlines

In the News  |  Published: 08 June 201108 June 2011

A comprehensive report advocating the use of 1080 poison to control pest population and protect native species is rekindling media […]

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Newsletter digest: Terminations, 1080 alternatives and Reel Science

Blog  |  Published: 28 July 201028 July 2010

Women face long wait for abortions New Zealand women seeking an abortion can expect to wait an average of 25 […]

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Media coverage: 1080 replacement 6 years away

In the News  |  Published: 21 July 201022 July 2010

Researchers looking into a replacement for the poison 1080 (currently used to control the possum and other pest populations) say […]

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Alternatives to 1080 pest control – what and when?

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 20 July 201021 July 2010

ONLINE MEDIA BRIEFING: Tues 20 July, 10 am (NZT) — Conservation efforts in New Zealand currently depend heavily on a […]

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The Southland Times: 1080 plan draws condemnation

In the News  |  Published: 20 November 2009

Shane Cowlishaw of the Southland Times writes about the reception of a proposal to drop 1080 poison bait into the […]

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Newstalk ZB: Protestors ‘should do research’

In the News  |  Published: 16 November 200920 November 2009

1080 – the poison used to cull possums and other such invasive species – has been the subject of intensifying […]

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Newsletter Digest: 1080, SCANZ, and greenwashing

Blog  |  Published: 13 November 200913 November 2009

The pros and cons of using 1080 Sunday will see a series of rallies held nationwide to protest aerial drops […]

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1080 use – is it justified? Scientists respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 November 200913 November 2009

Groups who want 1080 banned in New Zealand are preparing for nationwide protests this Sunday. 1080, or sodium fluoroacetate, is […]

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