Everybody has a different view on where council should spend money, how much money should be spent, and which biodiversity issue is the most important. We all agree it’s in the best interest of New Zealand to enhance and protect biodiversity and maintain effective pest control schemes to control TB and introduced pests such as possums, stoats, rats, wild cats, etc.

Canada Goose & Goslings

As a result of education and science, we see more  issues continually arising  - Koi carp and Canada Geese are two newer arrivals to the list of pests.

One needs to consider the diverse views amongst farmers, ACRE members, Fish & Bird members and conservationists. All have different and, in their mind, the most pressing items on their agenda.

My view is that council needs to determine which measures are cost effective and will achieve the set goals for our region.   It needs to ensure that the measures taken are really what the ratepayer wants and is willing to pay for.  Once that is determined  – then council should prioritise and take action accordingly.

New Zealand's Vast Biodiversity Needs TLC

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