Disseminations which established Canada goose (Branta canadensis) throughout New Zealand

Chronicles the dissemination throughout rural NZ of the now-ubiquitous Canada goose (Branta canadensis), starting with two breeding importations in 1905 and 1920. Discusses the introductions of the waterfowl, initial propagation and releases in the South Island, initial propagation and attempted releases in the North Island, and various transfers of the bird in both islands. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.