Aircraft Grounded For Day (12 Noon Thursday 30
January)
Today’s aerial operation to wipe out the painted
apple moth commenced soon after first light.
The three
aircraft completed approximately 50% of the 10,000-hectare
eradication zone. The aircraft were grounded around 12 noon
by rising winds and temperatures.
The helicopter was able
to cover all of the high priority infested areas within the
eradication zone this morning.
Weather permitting, aerial
operations will resume early tomorrow morning and are
expected to take up to 4 hours to complete. The public
can freephone 0800 969696 for more information. Regular
radio updates will be broadcast on Newstalk ZB, 531 pi, AM
990 BBC and Radio Korea – 1386 AM.
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