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Community supports school History respectfully conserved A historic bullock wagon recently removed from its shelter …
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p Paparoa Primary School’s 10th annual Possum Purge went off with a bang last week with approximately 800 possums being eradicated from the environment over four days. The fundraiser was followed by a gala day and a prize-giving on Sunday, along with kapa haka performances. Principal, Simon Schuster, even got into the spirit of things by plucking his very first possum. “The weather was perfect, and we had a huge turnout with great support from the wider community,” Mr Schuster said. “A huge thanks goes to the Possum Purge committee for all the hours they put into organising this and thanks also to the huge plethora of sponsors from the community. It was great to see such a variety of food outlets and attractions at the gala and another thanks to our hardworking parents and the Parent Teacher Association for running the events.”
Pesticide 1080 an emotional issue u by Jill Dickie
Protestors raised banners and signs in support of the nationwide march to stop the use of the pesticide 1080 in New Zealand. Dargaville residents and visitors tooted their support as they drove past the Kaipara District Council building on Sunday.
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Local hunters and others joined the thousands around the country, including environmental groups, calling for a ban on the pesticide — claiming it killed native birds, commonly hunted wildlife, domestic livestock and dogs, and affected waterways. “We would prefer land baiting and shooting rather than aerial 1080
because of the uncontrolled drops landing in waterways, and they (DOC) can’t confirm there is no second-hand poisoning,” said protester Tracey Holster. Tracey’s family members professedly earn a living from trapping possums and selling the fur — her brother has done so for more than 20 years. Traps are around $8 each, and he sets up to
160 at a time. About 20–25 possums net one kilogram of fur, which sells for between $100–$120. The lightweight and insulating fur is popular in the garment industry, and according to some sources, is 8% warmer and 14% lighter than wool. continued on page 3 …
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