‘Obscene’ amount of poo on popular Southland hiking track prompts potential dog ban

Dog owners warned to clean up 'obscene' amounts of poo or face ban from Bluff track

Dog poo is causing angst in Southland as the Department of Conservation warns owners to pick up after their pets or face a dog ban from a popular walking track.

‘Obscene’ amount of poo on popular Southland hiking track prompts potential dog ban

‘Obscene’ levels of dog poo left behind on a popular Southland walkway may see dogs excluded from the track altogether, rangers say. The Department of...

'Obscene': Contractors left covered in dog poo

Contractors return from clearing a Bluff track covered from head to toe in dog excrement thrown about by scrub-cutters. Photo: Department of Conservation Contractors clearing a popular Bluff walking track are returning covered "from head to toe in excrement" as dog faeces reaches "obscene" levels.

Dog Poo Bandits May See Bluff Track Ban

A popular walking track in Bluff is under threat of becoming dog-free due to what the Department of Conservation (DOC) has described as an ‘obscene’ amount of dog faeces being left behind by careless pet owners.Foveaux Walkway, part of the Te Araroa Trail, draws hundreds of visitors daily, thanks to its scenic views over Foveaux Strait, Dog Island Lighthouse, Ruapuke Island and Rakiura/Stewart Island. The well-maintained coastal track winds thro…