Catlins farmers face a losing battle against pests

Continuous pig rooting in the Catlins damages plant recruitment. In areas of frequent pig rooting there were no seedlings or saplings. Photo: supplied

Steve HepburnDeputy chief reporter

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Updated, Sunday, August 30, 2026

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