[Grant Newton]

Issued: 3 September 2005
Valid until: 1 March 2006
Important notice to visitors

Poison Warning – Tauherenikau and Waiohine Valleys Possum control

Poison baits containing the toxin 1080 will be present in the Tauherenikau and Waiohine Valleys in the Eastern Tararua Forest.
Please treat this area with caution for the next six months.

DO NOT handle any bait

DO NOT allow children to wander unsupervised

DO NOT bring dogs into this area to avoid the risk of 1080 poisoning by eating baits or poisoned possum carcasses, which could endanger their lives

DO NOT take animals for eating

For more information please contact
Derrick Field, Area Manager
Wairarapa Area Office
Ph. (06) 377 0700

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