Poll: Do you support the the Department of Conservation's use of poison to control pests?

Caroline Williams Reporter from Rodney Times

A group of anti-poison activists recently delivered seven dead weka from Rakitū Island to the Department of Conservation's doorstep, following a poison drop to eradicate rats. They say there are many more laying dead.
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Do you support the the Department of Conservation's use of poison to control pests?

45.2% Yes, I support the use of poison to control pests

45.2% Complete
54.8% No, poison threatens our native wildlife

54.8% Complete

62 votes

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