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Queensland Fruit Fly: Why have no lessons been learnt?
Monday, 14 May 2012, 9:21 am | WASP
“We are appalled that some organisations are even discussing the possibility of aerial spraying for the Queensland Fruit Fly. Malathion, one of the main weapons of choice, is a toxic carcinogen and even ground spraying with this may necessitate ... More >>
Bethells Residents Up in Arms Over Planned Spray
Sunday, 1 October 2006, 2:33 pm | WASP
Bethells Residents Up in Arms Over Planned Aerial Spraying of Roundup Local residents are outraged that the Waitakere City Council would even consider aerial spraying of Roundup over the Bethells wetlands. They cite effects on pregnant women and the ... More >>
Today is No Pesticide Day to Commemorate Bhopal
Tuesday, 3 December 2002, 8:41 am | WASP
Helen Wiseman-Dare, Chairperson, WASP (West Aucklanders Against Aerial Spraying) said today that the practice of aerial spraying of pesticides over urban populations by governments to control unwanted insects must stop. More >>
West Aucklanders Horrified At Spray Timing Changes
Friday, 11 October 2002, 1:56 pm | WASP
Helen Wiseman-Dare, Chairperson, West Aucklanders Against Aerial Spraying said today she was horrified that, at a meeting held by MAF at Unitec this week, MAF officials had announced their intention to shorten the time interval between aerial sprays ... More >>
Govt Puts Health of Forest Before West Aucklanders
Tuesday, 10 September 2002, 9:00 am | WASP
Helen Wiseman-Dare of West Aucklanders Against Aerial Spraying said today she was not surprised by the government's decision to continue with the aerial spraying campaign over Auckland residents. More >>
Ratepayers to Foot the Bill for Painted Apple Moth
Friday, 6 September 2002, 10:59 am | WASP
Helen Wiseman-Dare of West Aucklanders Against Aerial Spraying said today that it was outrageous that ratepayers would be forced to foot the bill for at least $25,000 of remediation planting work in Waitakere City Council reserves due to destruction ... More >>
Painted Apple Moth Foray 48b Aerial Spraying
Monday, 26 August 2002, 9:12 am | WASP
Helen Wiseman-Dare, Chairperson, WASP (West Aucklanders Against Aerial Spraying) said today that she was extremely concerned that MAF's Technical Advisory Group scientists, at their 16 August meeting, were pressing ahead with their proposal to government ... More >>
West Aucklanders Against Aerial Spraying Release
Saturday, 3 August 2002, 6:17 pm | WASP
Helen Wiseman-Dare, Chairperson WASP (West Aucklanders Against Aerial Spraying) said today that she was deeply concerned over MAF's plans to widen the spray zone for Spray 8 to 802 hectares covering 3,444 properties. More >>
WASP Update
Monday, 29 July 2002, 9:26 am | WASP
A big thank you to all of you who helped my campaign by delivering my election flyers. As my house was in the new spray zone for the last spray it was necessary to evacuate, which meant I wasn't able to do as much campaigning as I would have liked. As it ... More >>
Disenfranchised By Aerial Spraying
Tuesday, 9 July 2002, 4:13 pm | WASP
Helen Wiseman-Dare, Independent Candidate for Te Atatu and Chairperson, WASP (West Aucklanders Against Aerial Spraying) said today she was concerned that with the likelihood of inclement weather pushing back the next spray round, due to start on 13 July (the ... More >>
Painted Apple Moth Aerial Spraying
Thursday, 4 July 2002, 11:13 am | WASP
Helen Wiseman-Dare, Independent Candidate for Te Atatu and Chairperson, WASP (West Aucklanders Against Aerial Spraying) is appalled that aerial spraying is to continue despite the fact that Biosecurity Minister Jim Sutton has stated he has no way of ... More >>
"The Buzz" - News From WASP
Thursday, 27 June 2002, 2:23 pm | WASP
Would All Of You Who Have Phone Tree Lists Please Let Your People Know The Following: More >>
WASP Candidate For Te Atatu
Monday, 24 June 2002, 11:46 am | WASP
HELEN WISEMAN-DARE (Chairperson, West Aucklanders Against Aerial Spraying) has today posted her candidate nomination form for the forthcoming General Election. More >>
BTK Spraying In Middle Of Busy Shopping Centre
Monday, 17 June 2002, 1:58 pm | WASP
WASP is extremely concerned over MAF's plans to spray BTK on trees in the middle of a busy shopping centre following their find of Painted Apple Moth caterpillars on an acacia tree adjacent to Kentucky Fried Chicken and Pizza Hutt in the Lynnmall ... More >>
