RNZ28 Oct, 2026 10:11 PM6 mins to readRussell is on the cusp of becoming the first pest-free town in mainland New Zealand. Photo / RNZ, Peter de GraafRussell is on the cusp of becoming the first pest-free town in mainland New Zealand. Photo / RNZ, Peter de GraafBy Peter de Graaf of RNZRussell is on the cusp of making conservation history by becoming the first mainland town to achieve pest-free status by eliminating rats and possums. The largely volunteer-run Russell Landcare Trust has been working to remove introduced predators and bring back native wildlife for more
Russell on the cusp of becoming first mainland town to achieve pest-free status
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