WCG News Autumn 2026

Date: 28th May 2026

Wilding pine funding boost announcement

The recent announcement by the Government to increase the wilding control budget is welcomed by all who are across the threat that this cancer poses.

A big thank-you to all who made your voices heard and the Government who listened.

A $79 million increase, nationally, will allow the deferred maintenance to be picked up and a restart on initial control to shrink back infestations.

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Other newsletter topics:

• Wilding pine funding boost announcement
• Concerns for future hydro-power generation due to inaction
• New donation button now live
• Autumn Volunteer Event
• Thank you to all our volunteers
• ORC Regional Pest Management Plan Review
• Keep up to date with WCG wilding control work
• Farewell Alice
• Annual Wilding Pines Conference 2026 – Invercargill
• Have you noticed our new sign?
• Ben lomond Heli Volunteer Event
• Catchment Action Plan Governance Group
• Useful links & media articles
• & more…

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