Kārearea enjoys the taste of tūturuatu on Mana Island
A hungry kārearea played a part in a failed attempt to establish a colony of critically endangered shore birds on Mana Island.
In February the Department of Conservation translocated 29 juvenile tūturuatu, or shore plovers, to Mana, off Porirua, however in July it was reported all 29 birds had vanished. Some were discovered on the mainland, recaptured and placed back on the island with more captive-bred plovers.
Last month it was discovered some had ended up as lunch for a resident kārearea or New Zealand falcon. Others would have been susceptible to being gobbled up by cats, rats and stoats on the mainland.
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Food Recall: Maketu Pies brand Mussel Pie
Maketū Foods Ltd is recalling a specific batch of its Maketū Pies brand Mussel Pie due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (fish).
Maketū Pies brand Smoked Fish Pie has been incorrectly packaged as Maketū Pies brand Mussel Pie.
If you have an allergy to fish and have purchased this product, do not consume. If you have consumed this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.
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