The Ruakuri Scenic Reserve, which includes New Zealand’s internationally renowned Ruakuri Cave, is an epic example of cave and karst landscape and sanctuary to New Zealand's endemic and vulnerable fauna and flora, including long-tailed bats and bush falcons. It’s … [Read More...] about Ruakuri’s unique karst landscape benefits from zero rat density
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Trials test feasibility of removing pigs, cats and mice from Auckland Island
Trials are in full swing down in the Southern Ocean exploring whether it’s possible to rid Auckland Island of its three remaining introduced predators – pigs, cats and mice. Following the successful eradication of mice from Antipodes Island, … [Read More...] about Trials test feasibility of removing pigs, cats and mice from Auckland Island
Lego kākāpō design needs 10,000 supporters
University student Hayden P. is a Lego enthusiast with a passion for New Zealand birds. If his latest Lego design – a kākāpō – reaches 10,000 supporters on the Lego Ideas website then the design will be considered for commercial release as an … [Read More...] about Lego kākāpō design needs 10,000 supporters
Protection and accessibility are key goals for Wharariki Onetahua Restoration
The first time that 80 double-trap DOC 200s were set out at the Wharariki Onetahua Restoration site they caught 29 rats and 25 stoats! Some traps caught two predators! Catching 25 stoats off 80 traps is an awesome total – but think about what that … [Read More...] about Protection and accessibility are key goals for Wharariki Onetahua Restoration
Parihaka volunteer roles ‘not too onerous’ and everyone welcome
Dai Morgan says there’s a job for everyone in the Parihaka Landcare Group. “It’s not too onerous. There are different grades of work. It’s usually one Sunday a month and all done in three hours. The traplines can be checked in small sections,” he … [Read More...] about Parihaka volunteer roles ‘not too onerous’ and everyone welcome
Post Shop and workshops help new Wanaka group recruit backyard trappers
Since forming in Feb 2018, the Wanaka Backyard Trapping Group has been going from strength to strength. “The Post Shop approached us about putting up a display,” explains the group’s co-ordinator, Kris Vollebregt. “It was great. Customers were all … [Read More...] about Post Shop and workshops help new Wanaka group recruit backyard trappers