New Zealand s leading dog detective was unleashed in Wairarapa s wetlands on Tuesday as part of the fight against invasive toxic weeds.
Bailey, a sniffer dog and part of the Conservation Dogs Programme, at Okorewa Lagoon, South Wairarapa.
Photo: Wairarapa Times-Age / Grace Prior
Bailey is part of the Department of Conservation s [DOC] Conservation Dogs Programme.
The seven-year-old boxer-short haired pincer cross, and her pal Wink, are trained by Graeme Miller, a 38-year DOC veteran and canine specialist based in Invercargill.
The age-old partnership of man and dog is augmented by high-speed technology.
Conservation Programme dogs wear a special vest, hooked up to a global positioning system [GPS] satellite.
Press Release – Greater Wellington Regional Council The message from Wellington communities is loud and clear, Greater Wellington needs to prioritise better environment health as part of its 2021-2031 Long Term Plan (LTP). Over half of the 1,086 people taking part in the regional councils LTP pre-engagement …
The message from Wellington communities is loud and clear, Greater Wellington needs to prioritise better environment health as part of its 2021-2031 Long Term Plan (LTP).
Over half of the 1,086 people taking part in the regional council’s LTP pre-engagement survey rated ‘Protecting and enhancing our environment’ as an extremely important priority to for Greater Wellington to focus on over the next ten years.
Low rainfall sees water restrictions extended across Wairarapa
13 Jan, 2021 12:14 AM
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Masterton District Council has urged local gardeners to cut back on watering. Photo / LDR
All three district councils of the Wairarapa region have urged residents to cut back on water usage as the summer months bring drier conditions.
Carterton District Council (CDC) was the latest to warn of shortages after demand surpassed supply.
Last week, Masterton District Council urged local gardeners to cut back on watering, and its South Wairarapa counterpart asked residents of two towns to follow suit.
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After a wet spring, December s rainfall fell dramatically.
Press Release – Greater Wellington Regional Council The message from Wellington communities is loud and clear, Greater Wellington needs to prioritise better environment health as part of its 2021-2031 Long Term Plan (LTP). Over half of the 1,086 people taking part in the regional councils LTP pre-engagement …
The message from Wellington communities is loud and clear, Greater Wellington needs to prioritise better environment health as part of its 2021-2031 Long Term Plan (LTP).
Over half of the 1,086 people taking part in the regional council’s LTP pre-engagement survey rated ‘Protecting and enhancing our environment’ as an extremely important priority to for Greater Wellington to focus on over the next ten years.