Rabbits bounce around merrily at the Otakou cemetery on the Otago Peninsula. Photo / Stephen JaquieryA rabbit "explosion" is wreaking havoc on parts of Otago Peninsula, causing damage to exotic gardens, farmers' crops, the marae grounds and biodiversity. Otago Peninsula Trust head of operations Hoani Langsbury said he had seen the issue worsen in the past three to five years. Despite rabbit control efforts at Taiaroa Head, a similar number of rabbits was being recorded each year. Larnach Castle staff would also like to see a managed and long-term rabbit control plan, director Norcombe Barker said.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 20, 2020 18:17 UTC