Dogs attacking wildlife on Auckland's pest-free islands as owners breach rules
Jo Ritchie/Supplied Pateke chicks pictured on Rotoroa Island in the Hauraki Gulf. “We have repeat offenders coming ashore with their dogs and being quite aggressive with our staff.” Rotoroa Island lies to the east of Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf, and is home to native species like kiwi, takahē and pāteke. “We have kiwi on the island that often live down near our coastal areas and are very strong smelling,” Ritchie said. JASON DORDAY/Stuff.co.nz Two takahē have been released onto Rotoroa Island by Mahuika Rawiri from Ngāti Pāoa along with Rotoroa Island Trust, Auckland Zo...
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