Poll: Do you think feral cats should be on the predator list?
Conservationists are calling for feral cats to be added to DOC’s Predator Free 2050 hit list PF2050 list, saying the ‘wily’ predators are bad news for wildlife.
Predator Free Hakarimata coordinator Greg Townsend says when they first started doing pest control in the reserve near Ngāruawāhia, feral cats were “a real issue”.
Do you think feral cats should be on the predator list? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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87.1% Yes
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12.9% No
‘Simply irresponsible’: Wallaby likely kept as pet in Hamilton, regional council says
A wallaby spotted in Hamilton was probably kept as a pet, the regional council says - and that’s “simply irresponsible”.
The dama wallaby, which had an immature joey in its pouch, was spotted in Frankton on March 3, reported and killed, Waikato Regional Council says.
Got more greens than you know what to do with? 🥦🌱🥕
Whether it’s a courgette takeover or a feijoa frenzy, don’t let those garden gems go to waste!
Our suggestion to you: Did you know you can grate and freeze excess courgettes to use in chocolate cake later? It sounds a bit dodgy, but it makes the cake incredibly moist ... and hey, it counts as a serving of veg, right? 🍫
What’s your go-to move for a bumper harvest? Drop your best "glut" recipes or preservation hacks in the comments below! 👇
Drone ‘incident’ during Balloons Over Waikato landing
A pilot taking part in Balloons Over Waikato had an incident with a drone in Hamilton on Tuesday morning.
The incident happened while the balloon was landing at Wake Park, near Aberdeen School in Dinsdale.
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