1–2 animals: call the DOC emergency hotline 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468). 3 or more animals: call the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) pest and disease hotline 0800 80 99 66. Whale or dolphin strandings: call the DOC emergency hotline 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468).
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Report sick, injured or dead wildlife
By Shaun Lee 2020 edition