Paparoa possum purge

Shooting and trapping for Paparoa Primary School’s 11th annual Possum Purge kicks off on Thursday, September 5.

The purge concludes with a gala and prizegiving from 11am on Sunday, September 8 and features a $500 spot prize for paid entrants, plus a barbecue, raffles, fire engine and bouncy castle.

Entry forms are available from Paparoa School, General Store, Thirsty Tui and 110% Appliances, Maungaturoto.

Last year’s purge saw 852 possums eliminated. Registrations close on September 5 at noon.