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Pest Control at Risk from Reforms | Auckland News
Local councils are sounding the alarm as government reforms threaten vital pest control programs that safeguard millions of hectares of farmland—from wallabies to invasive weeds. A $1.7 billion cost could loom over the next five years if these efforts are disrupted, with ratepayers already funding 78% of biosecurity work. Experts warn pests don’t pause for political transitions, and continuity relies on experienced staff, data, and tools. Fragmentation risks spreading infestations further and more expensively. With some programs returning $22 for every dollar spent, maintaining control now is…
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