Stage two of the island's restoration requires the public be prohibited from landing on the island through July 2008 to allow aerial poisoning to be carried out. The purpose is to eradicate the ship rats that have been devastating the island's wildlife. Professional ecologists are managing the rat eradication on behalf of the Motu Kaikoura Trust.
For Health and Safety reasons, please do not visit the island during the closed period.
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