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Rex Hebley has been erecting wooden wolves around Kāpiti Village.

Acting parks manager Monique Engelen said there was a “significant amount” of geese droppings in the lake, creating a potential health problem. “Droppings can carry diseases such as avian influenza, campylobacter, Escherichia coli, and salmonella, and large populations can foul waterways.” She hoped the Flock Off spray would deter the birds gathering in large numbers. KEVIN STENT Vaughan Haberley on the path at Awatea lake, Paraparaumu, where Canada geese poo makes any form of activi...

Friday, 5 February 2021, 12:43 pm Kāpiti Coast District Council is trialling the use of bird repellent Flock Off at Awatea Lakes, in Paraparaumu, in a bid to control the local Canada geese population. The number of Canada geese flocking at Awatea Lakes has steadily grown over recent months and, together with some in the community, Council has concerns about the health and environmental impacts of so many geese occupying the area. Acting Manager Parks and Recreation Monique Engelen says there ...

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