Permit to kill protected species unlawful

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Te Ara o Te Ata – Mt Messenger Bypass earthworks. Photo: Waka Kotahi/NZTA By Robin Martin of RNZ A Department of Conservation (DOC) permit issued to NZTA Waka Kotahi allowing it to kill protected species - including kiwi and long-tailed bats - at the Mt Messenger bypass site in Taranaki has been ruled unlawful.

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