Pigs Out People In | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

Feral pigs are wreaking havoc in the Waitākere Ranges, now even invading a coastal seabird colony near Cornwallis Peninsula. Council member Ken Turner calls it an “explosion,” blaming the council for neglecting pest control and failing to fund enough hunters. While pigs have long been present, their unchecked growth—aided by dwindling natural checks—is causing massive ecological damage, worse than human hikers. Turner’s rallying cry: “Pigs out, people in.” Though Auckland Council claims hunting is making a difference, the sheer volume of pigs being removed proves the crisis is deep-rooted…