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What investment, if any, has been made available for research into new methods or tools for monitoring or control of rats, feral cats, mustelids and possums?

Answered Question 5374 (2026)
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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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  • What investment, if any, has been made available for research into new methods or tools for monitoring or control of rats, feral cats, mustelids and possums?

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

Research into new methods or tools is funded through three themes: 1. Predator Free 2050, including island eradications 2. Tools to Market 3. National Predator Control Programme.