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Biggest ever 1080 drop to counter pest plague – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 10 May 201603 May 2017

More than 800,000 hectares of land across the country will be the target of the largest ever pest control operation […]

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BRIEFING: 1080 & predator control – where to from here?

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 16 November 201518 February 2019

The predator control poison 1080 is not without controversy — but it’s the best thing we’ve got, say scientists meeting […]

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More 1080 needed to save native birds and plants – Environment Commissioner

In the News  |  Published: 17 July 201328 March 2016

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment says DOC should use more 1080 poison in pest control. The Commissioner, Dr Jan […]

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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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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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