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Notice of wallaby control work: Waitaki River (north bank), Hakataramea to Stone Wall
WHAT: As part of the Tipu Mātoro National Wallaby Eradication Programme we intend to carry out a ground control operation for wallabies with dog and rifle teams.
WHERE: Waitaki River (north bank). As shown in red on the map.
WHEN: Monday 2nd February to Friday 13th February 2026 (daytime hours excluding weekends and Waitangi Day)
Warning signage will be placed at main access points as well as fishing access points for public safety.
Wallaby search area in red
Notice of wallaby search work: Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Area and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park
WHAT: As part of the Tipu Mātoro National Wallaby Eradication Programme, contractors will be carrying out daytime ground search and destroy with dog/rifle teams in the Godley River area on private and public land.
WHERE: Godley River area – both sides. On Godley Peaks Station and PCL. Head of lake Tekapo.
WHEN: Daytime operations from 12 January to 27 February 2026.
Warning signage will be installed at all normal points of entry. Please stick to formed tracks.
Wallaby search area, purple area is stage one and red area is stage two