Wasp catcher

There is a severe problem with wasps in the area of Nelson Lakes. The wasps were introduced during the 2nd world war by accident in crates that were shipped here. So these traps are filled with poison laced sardine paste. Apparently the wasps love it, and they have a nibble then die shortly after.

Magnificent Mirror Lakes and Gorgeous Glaciers

March 26th 2006
Kia Ora, possums! Kia ora is Maori for ‘hello’, but we could also have said Tena Koutou as we are greeting three or more of you. Woooooh, clever aren’t we? But enough of the smart chat, and down to the juice. It felt really excellent to be heading away from Nelson, and get out on the road and see more of the cool sights of the South island. Honestly - everywhere you look there are stunni ... read more

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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more

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