When and why was the rabbit introduced to New Zealand

LEVEL: Intermediate / Secondary

Christchurch City Libraries has a good background site about the introduction of the rabbit to New Zealand. To find it, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Christchurch City Libraries homepage
2. Click on kids
3. Click on homework zone
4. Click on New Zealand birds and animals
5. Scroll down the page and click on Rabbits

Some other good sites we recommend are:

• Te Ara: Rabbits - Te Ara is the New Zealand online encyclopedia
• Hawke's Bay Regional Council: Rabbit

HOT TIP: also check out our other ManyAnswers entries on pests in New Zealand.