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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 activity difficult. “We’ve had some success with this product in the past, and we are optimistic that we will achieve a good result and provide some relief for Awatea Lakes residents and park visitors.” ....
NICOLA GALLOWAY/Stuff Chef Martin Bosley would like to see Canadian geese replace turkey and chicken on the Christmas dinner table. “The geese poo creates an awful stench,” Amos said. Some locals no longer used the area as their droppings coated the footpaths. Each bird excretes up to 2kg a day and, with up to 200 birds on the lake, it was damaging the environment. KEVIN STENT/Stuff Vaughan Haberley on the path at Awatea Lake, Paraparaumu, where Canadian geese poo makes any form of activity unpleasant. Mayor K Gurunathan supported their removal from the lake but said a cull in a built-up area had the potential to turn in to a “public relations disaster” for the council. ....