Environment Canterbury has consulted with a wide range of groups during 1999, 2000 and 2002, including: Pest Liaison Committees of Environment Canterbury Federated FarmersThe Department of Conservation Land Information New Zealand Territorial local authorities in the Canterbury region Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand North and South Canterbury Deer Stalkers Association and Mohair New Zealand Research Organisations Ngai Tahu. Also every ratepayer in the region was given the opportunity to make a submission.

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