Wallaby control work notices
Find notices about wallaby control work in Canterbury, including where and when work is taking place and any safety instructions for people visiting these areas.
Notice of wallaby control: Godley and Macaulay Rivers, Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Area
What: Daytime search and destroy with dog and rifle teams. Completing the remaining areas in the Macaulay then moving to the true left of the Godley River.
Where: Macaulay and Godley River areas at the head of Lake Tekapo. Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation area.
When: Monday 19th October to approx. Friday 30th October. Weekdays only.
Please keep to formed tracks or avoid the area during this period.
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Notice of wallaby search: Diadem Range
What: We will be carrying out a wallaby search using dogs and contractors will be carrying firearms, during daylight hours.
Where: Diadem Range (Ahuriri Conservation Park) on Public Conservation Land.
When: Monday 5th October – Friday 23rd October 2026. Excludes Labour Day and weekends.
Warning signage will be placed in the area, please obey any instructions given by the contractor.
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Notice of wallaby control: Mt Cook and Braemar Conservation Areas
What: We will be carrying out a wallaby control using dogs and rifle teams, during the day. There will also be some nighttime thermal shooting work in this area as well.
Where: Mt Cook and Braemar Conservation Areas including the Jollie River - Gamack Range
When: Monday 12 October – Friday 13 November 2026. Excluding weekends and Labour Day.
Warning signage will be placed in the area, please obey any instructions given by the contractor.
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Notice of wallaby control: Macaulay River and Two Thumb Range – Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Area
WHAT: Contractors will be carrying out search and destroy for wallabies with dog and rifle teams during the day. Some night shooting operations may take place if required.
WHERE: Primarily the Macaulay River area and as an alternative during high river flows contractors will work in the Two Thumb Range between Coal River and Boundary Stream.
WHEN: Monday 14 September to approx. 23 October. Pending weather.
Please keep to maintained tracks or avoid the area during this period. Please follow all warning signage.
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