The 1080 National Network consists of a growing number of New Zealand citizens concerned about the continued bombardment of aerial 1080 poison over vast tracks of our "clean, green" country with complete disregard to the harmful effects of this lethal poison on both our environment and human health.

Our members biggest concerns are:

The unknown long-term effects of 1080 on our environment, the indiscriminate killing of non-target species, birds, deer, dogs, etc.

The continual and irresponsible application of 1080 in and around our water supplies, and its effect on future NZ exports, tourism and the destruction of our clean, green image. Also, the ridiculous fact that this deadly poison dropped so irresponsibly from the sky has NO antidote.

The following is a warning notice supplied by 1080 Action, Upper Hutt:

DANGER! 1080 POISON has recently been aerially applied in the Hutt River Catchments by the Greater Wellington Regional Council.

TO KEEP YOUR PET SAFE: DO NOT take pets in or near the operational area - death by 1080 poison is horrific! KEEP DOGS AWAY from the Hutt River and surrounding areas particularly after heavy rain.

DO NOT LET YOUR DOG SCAVENGE. if you see your dog/cat consume any part of a carcass or bait, induce vomiting immediately and take to the nearest veterinary clinic. Speed is essential in order to save your pet.

The symptoms of 1080 poisoning are: anxiety, excitation/depression, salivation, nausea & vomiting, convulsions, respiratory problems, central nervous system disturbances, organ congestion, incontinence, cardiac irregularities, cardiac arrest, intense cerebral damage, coma, death. Dogs may convulse and hemorrhage blood from ears, nose & mouth, respiratory muscles fail & they suffocate. Animals may take from 20 minutes to several hours to die.