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In a bid to stop pest animals such as rats from getting a free ride on local boats to vulnerable wildlife, Forest and Bird are hosting a Pest Free Hibiscus Boating event at Gulf Harbour Yacht Club on Saturday, February 29.
Locals and their boats are invited to the event, which will advise on ways to keep boats pest-free to help preserve and protect birds.
Forest and Bird’s Pest Free Hibiscus Coast coordinator Jenny Hanwell says this is especially critical when visiting pest-free areas, such as Shakespear Open Sanctuary or Tiritiri Matangi Island.
Attendees will be treated to a free sausage sizzle and hot drink before heading out on the water. They will also be given a free rat trap for backyard use.
Pest Free Hibiscus Boating, along with other events across Auckland during the same week, celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. It also coincides with national Sea Week, which runs from Saturday February 29 to Sunday March 8.
The Pest Free Hibiscus Boating event starts at 8.30am and no pre-registration is required.
Info: Jenny Hamwell, email j.hanwell@forestandbird.org.nz.
