2026 Kahurangi Cobb Aerial

Region:  Northern South Island

Area:  71,284 hectares

Client:  Department of Conservation – National Predator Control Programme

Reason for the Operation:  To protect native wildlife and forests on public conservation land

Control methodology:  The operation will begin with the application of non-toxic prefeed bait by helicopter.  One to two weeks later, toxic baits, each containing 0.15% sodium fluoroacetate (also known as 1080), will be applied by helicopter at a rate of 1.5 kg per hectare.  Prefeed and toxic bait  containing deer repellent will be used in the Cobb Valley area. 

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