New Zealand aims to raise $137 million for island restoration
Friday 21 February 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated In this story Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation is joining the Island-Ocean Connection Challenge to raise $137 million for pest eradication on Rakiura-Stewart, Chatham, and Auckland Islands. A $100,000 donation has been pledged toward a project to remove pigs, cats, and mice from Auckland Island.