New Zealand Deerstalkers’ Association appalled at
bird deaths
The National President of the New
Zealand Deerstalkers’ Association (NZDA) is
“appalled” that four protected takahe were shot on an
organised cull targeting pukekos.
President Bill O’Leary
accepts that a Department of Conservation investigation will
determine that the birds were killed by a member or members
of the association.
“I share with the department a
concern that the deaths will affect efforts to save an
endangered species.
"I apologise to the department and to
the country at large.
"The NZDA is committed to working
with the department to protect endangered species and back
country assets. I trust that this tragic incident will not
harm the generally positive relationship we have with the
Department of Conservation," said Mr
O’Leary.
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