Reducing possum numbers in the Wainuiomata/Orongorongo Forest
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Important information – Proposed 1080 possum control operation
Greater Wellington and Wellington Water Limited propose to undertake an aerial possum control operation in the Wainuiomata Regional Park and the Wainuiomata/Orongorongo Water Collection Area, using the pesticide, sodium fluoroacetate (1080). We are proposing to carry out the operation during suitable weather conditions from Late April 2025 onwards.