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Makarora,Matukituki, information required.

Ray Thompson made this Official Information request to Department of Conservation

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From: Ray Thompson

Dear Department of Conservation,

Please provide me with relevant information regarding the Makaroa,and Matukituki 1080 aerial operations that have not proceeded.
Wanaka DoC spokesperson Annette Grieve stated that these operations were abandoned due to rodent numbers being lower with less risk to the bird population.
#1. How were the rodent population numbers ascertained?
#2. What is the total financial cost of this abandoned operation to date?
#3. How were the unused cereal baits disposed of?
#4. Were 1080 cereal baits transported from Makarora to Marton and dumped in a toxic waste-pit?

Yours faithfully,

Ray Thompson

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From: OIA
Department of Conservation

Dear Ray
On behalf of the Director-General of the Department of Conservation, I confirm receipt of your request for official information. Your request has been forwarded to the relevant business group for processing. You will receive a reply in accordance with the requirements of the Official Information Act 1982.
Yours sincerely
Alan Moran
for Director-General

Alan Moran 
Ministerial Support Advisor (GSU)
Strategy and Innovation Te Punaha Rautaki/Auaha
Department of Conservation–Te Papa Atawhai
Phone:  04 4713286 – VPN 8286
Nokia House | Level 6 | 15 Manners Street | PO Box 10420 | Wellington 6143
Conservation for prosperity Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai 
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From: Leigh Romanos
Department of Conservation

Attachment 16 E 399 OIA Mr Thompson.pdf
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Good afternoon

 

Please find attached a reply to your OIA request dated 17 November.

 

Regards

 

Battle for our Birds Team

On behalf of the Director-General

Department of Conservation

 

 

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