DOC issues plea to fishers on behalf of ‘icon of New Zealand’s waterways’

Thursday 17 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 17 Sep, 1:11pm

In this story Department of Conservation

DOC has issued a warning about the dangers posed to wildlife from abandoned fishing equipment after a malnourished whio was euthanised.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldThu 17 Sep, 12:22pm

   Tongariro River: Injured whio/blue duck euthanised for fishing line injuries (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato TimesThu 17 Sep, 1:11pm

   DOC issues plea to fishers on behalf of ‘icon of New Zealand’s waterways’ (opens in new tab)