Poison left as 1080 protest in park

Protesters against the use of 1080 poison are believed to have dumped what appear to be 1080 pellets in Christchurch's Hagley Park.

The pellets were found this morning in an area of the park near Harper Avenue.

The protestors had written signs along the pathways warning of 1080 poison.

A Christchurch City Council spokeswoman said council staff recovered the poison and had put up warning signs.

"Council staff have checked the park and believe there are no other affected areas."

- NZPA