Investigation underway after footage emerges of man cooking kererū on social media
21 Jan, 2021 07:17 PM
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The penalty for killing protected wildlife such as kererū is up to two years in prison or a fine up to $100,000. Photo / Greg Bowker
NZ Herald
Conservation authorities are investigating after footage emerged online of a man apparently plucking and cooking a kererū.
Kererū are a protected species under the Wildlife Act 1953 and fines for killing the native wood pigeon can reach up to $100,000 or two years in prison.
The Department of Conservation confirmed it was investigating allegations a man had cooked a kererū.