Among many uncertainties about the proposed eradication of wallabies, rats, possums and stoats on Kawau Island is how it will be funded.
A feasibility report commissioned by Auckland Council estimates costs of $6.59 million for the operation itself, $237,000 to establish surveillance and response systems, and then $375,000 a year in ongoing biosecurity costs.
Larger line items in the breakdown include $800,000 for the wallaby eradication team, $480,000 for the rat, possum and stoat eradication team, $400,000 for wallaby team dog handlers and $320,000 for rodent bait.
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