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OSPRI’s Claims In Support Of 1080 Don’t Stack Up, Says Scientist
Monday, 11 September 2023, 6:03 am | Dr Jo Pollard
OSPRI a part State funded agency given the task of eradicating bovine Tb from New Zealand’s farmed cattle and deer, and the Department of Conservation, are the two big spreaders of the controversial 1080 poison. Recently OSPRI said forests do not ... More >>
Loss of science quality in NZ is having dire consequences
Monday, 8 May 2017, 11:21 am | Dr Jo Pollard
Back in the 1990s, in at least one institution, rigorous government science was alive and well. More >>
A plea to international conservationists visiting Auckland
Thursday, 8 December 2011, 3:51 pm | Dr Jo Pollard
This week the 25th annual meeting of the Society for Conservation Biology is being held in Auckland, with the theme “Engaging Society in Conservation”. Over 1300 delegates from around the globe are attending, and our Department of Conservation ... More >>
At least 65 dogs in a year poisoned by 1080 in New Zealand
Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 11:02 am | Dr Jo Pollard
Research by the National Poisons Centre and the Otago University’s Pharmacy School which was presented at an International Poisons Congress in 2008 found that dogs across New Zealand are at extreme risk of poisoning from 1080 (1) . More >>