Other articles tagged with Research

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The faces of the predator free movement

From boardrooms to the bush, from artists studios to the laboratories of scientists, from golf courses to community meeting halls, a diverse array of people has united under the common banner of preserving our precious wildlife.
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10 most-read articles of all time

For nearly a decade, the Trust has been writing all things predator free. Have you read our most popular articles?
Snapshots from the past: 10 years of the Predator Free New Zealand Trust

Snapshots from the past: 10 years of the Predator Free New Zealand Trust

Join us on a journey through time as we celebrate a decade of achievements with the Predator Free New Zealand Trust, from humble beginnings to conservation milestones.
A trap on a tree.

Trap tech: how the AT220 is innovating pest tech

Trappers are all too familiar with the time-intensive task of checking traps and replacing bait. But thanks to fully automated traps like the AT220, this is changing.
Scrubbing a DOC 200

5 ways to give your trap some TLC

Traps can get grungy and lose effectiveness if we don't give them attention. So, here is five ways to look after your trap and keep it catching!
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What do our political parties think about Predator Free 2050?

We asked the top polling political parties their thoughts and policies on Predator Free 2050. This is what they had to say.
People walking through the bush

Predator control mahi connecting tāngata and whenua

The kaupapa of Tū Mai Taonga is not only about breathing new life into the Aotea Great Barrier Island’s ngahere (forest); it’s reconnecting whānau with their whenua (land).
A man holding a gecko.

From corporate life to conservation – how one man made the switch

For years, Reino Grundling was living two lives. He worked in international logistics by day, but his real passion was volunteering to trap and control possums, stoats, and rats across Wellington in his spare time.
People in a field smiling next to freshly planted natives and holding trapping boxes.

Chillest vibes: conservation group members are rich (in social capital)

Research reveals participating in conservation community groups doesn't just give back to nature; it gives back to you and your community.
A shining cuckoo being fed by its grey warbler foster parent.

Mystery, migration and mucous membranes: 5 curious facts about the shining cuckoo

From unusual breeding strategies, to quirky culinary tastes, here are 5 curious facts about the shining cuckoo.
Comic: macrons matter

Comic: macrons matter

Illustrator Matt Russell takes a closer look at why tohutō (macron) matter when it comes to te reo taiao (language of the environment).
Volunteers standing in Whitby with traps and plants.

Funding milestone ignites Predator Free Communities across Aotearoa

Today marks a milestone as we grant an unprecedented $92,000 to support 23 remarkable predator free community initiatives.
Comic: solving the rat surge puzzle

Comic: solving the rat surge puzzle

This comic is brought to you by the talented illustrator Sarah Maybe Little, explaining a study into ship rat immigration.
Elephant weevil.

5 weird and wonderful native animals that aren’t birds

Aotearoa New Zealand's biodiversity extends beyond our feathery friends. Be wowed by these five native species, from fuzzy weevils to smelly bats.
Man checks a Sentinel possum trap.

Troubleshooting tips: what to do if your possum trap isn’t catching any possums

So, you've set your possum trap, hoping to make a dent in the possum population… but your trap remains untouched. Time to try our troubleshooting tips.