Protection for stilt
PA Wellington Steps are being taken to protect the South Island habitat of what the Government says is the world’s rarest wading bird, the black stilt. The Minister of Internal Affairs, Mr Highet, has applied for a conservation
order over the Ahuriri River, in the Upper Waitaki catchment. “This is sought because of the river’s outstanding value as the main habitat for the world’s rarest wading bird, the black stilt,” said Mr Highet’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Mr Thomp-
son. Mr Thompson told a wildlife conference at Massey University that the National Water and Soil Conservation Authority had discussed the application a few days ago, had agreed it should be proceeded with, and would obtain public comment.
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