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Turtles, the pet turned pest

Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:21:53
Publish Date: 2025-09-26 16:00:00
Description:

Turtles have a relaxed reputation, but in reality they're quick-moving and aggressive, and are wreaking havoc on our native wildlife

Breeds including red-eared sliders, cumberlands and snake-necks are becoming New Zealand's worst pests at a turtle's pace - which, as it turns out, is pretty fast

Guests:

  • Imogen Bassett - Auckland Council Head of Natural Environment Specialist Services
  • Donna Moot - Turtle Rescue founder

Learn more:

  • More on the influx of turtles in the South Island
  • Why Auckland introduced the ban on the sale of certain turtle breeds

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