DOC removes possum-control promotional video following a complaint

Thursday 18 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 18 Sep 2025, 8:39am

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The Department of Conservation has paused a promotional video from its Always Be Naturing campaign. The footage, which shows a woman shooting a possum from a tree while sitting on her porch, was removed following concerns regarding safety and permit codes.

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1. RNZThu 18 Sep 2025, 6:42am

   Department of Conservation takes down possum-control promo video after complaint (opens in new tab)

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2. 1News via RNZThu 18 Sep 2025, 8:39am

   DOC takes down possum-control promo video after complaint (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesThu 18 Sep 2025, 8:39am

   Possum-shooting video taken down after complaint (opens in new tab)