Alarming increase in aggression from feral dogs behind Te Paki track closures in Far North 15 Apr, 2021 05:30 PM 3 minutes to read Cape Maria van Diemen, west of Cape Reinga, is part of the area currently off-limits due to reports of aggressive feral dogs. Photo / Peter de Graaf Cape Maria van Diemen, west of Cape Reinga, is part of the area currently off-limits due to reports of aggressive feral dogs. Photo / Peter de Graaf Peter de Graaf is a reporter for the Northern Advocatepeter.degraaf@northernadvocate.co.nznorthernadvocat An alarming increase in aggression by feral dogs prompted the Department of Conservation to close tracks at the country's northern tip.