2026 Southern Tararua & Project Kaka Aerial
2026 Southern Tararua & Project Kaka Aerial
Date of Service: 09/02/2026
Location/Region: Manawatū-Whanganui Region, Project area: 57,100 hectares (approx.)
Client: OSPRI/TBfree NZ (Southern Tararua) & Department of Conservation (Project Kaka)
Fact Sheet: download
Public Notice: download
Completion Status: Completed
Status: Aerial application of the toxic Sodium Fluoroacetate (1080) bait was completed on the 11th March 2026 for the western side, 23rd March 2026 for the eastern side, 19th May 2026 for Project Kaka & 20th May 2026 for the Waiohine Phase. The caution period is in place.
