Animals

Wildlife harassing walkers leads to Wellington track closure

13:15 pm on 10 November 2023

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In Miramar a pair of nesting Karearea - A.K.A New Zealand Falcon - have taken to harassing walkers and their pets on a local trail.

In response Wellington council has temporarily closed a section of the Signaller's Grove walkway.

Maybe they're just trying to defend their nests, and claim a bit of peace and quiet, or maybe, its a very late 'Bird of the Century' PR Campaign.

Miramar local Dan Henry speaks to Jesse.

The NZ Falcon - Karearea Photo: ©Janice McKenna