Media Release 16 September 2003 Doc Killing More
Weka
New Zealand First is appalled that the Department
of Conservation can ruthlessly kill off hundreds of eastern
buff weka without any public consultation.
The birds,
which were trapped and then bashed on the head, are killed
by DoC to protect two endangered species on the Chatham
Islands, the taiko, and the Chatham Islands
oystercatcher.
“This weak justification for killing weka
on the Chatham Islands is pathetic given that relocation of
these birds would be a much more humane way of dealing with
the problem, said New Zealand First spokesperson for
Conservation, Edwin Perry.
“Too often the Department of
Conservation is playing God with our natural habitat, such
as its failure to consult with local communities and Maori
over our Marine reserves.
“We need to put our foot down
now and stop the Department of Conservation’s arrogance in
thinking it can do whatever it likes with our environment,”
said Mr
Perry.
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