Councillor warns of feral pig population explosion in Waitākere Ranges
Tuesday 25 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Auckland Council, Ken Turner
Auckland councillor Ken Turner has described the feral pig population in the Waitākere Ranges as out of control. He claims the animals are damaging native bush and have reached a coastal seabird colony. Turner stated that pest maintenance in the regional park has been neglected.