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A trap box sits between a fence line and a farm track and in front of a stream.

Predator Hunter — Trap Placement

This blog covers trap placement and for species with bigger home ranges it can really make a difference. Placing the trap at a site where predators have the greatest possible chance of encountering it.
NZ Predator Hunter – trap selection

NZ Predator Hunter – trap selection

There are so many different traps available and there are some key things to consider when selecting the type of trap you want to use.
John next to a live catch trap

NZ Predator Hunter – Chasing Zero

John Bissell specialises in predator control and protecting vulnerable species. He share's his insights on the the difference between a rough trapping regime and a top notch one...
Powelliphanta - a giant snail - on the forest floor

Beyond birds: 5 things that benefit from predator control

Predator control in New Zealand is one of the ways we can bring birds and many other species back from the threat of extinction.
Predator Free Activators Programme

Predator Free Activators Programme

The one-year pilot programme, supported by the Department of Conservation, has set up activators in three key regions: Tasman-Nelson, Ōtautahi (Christchurch) and Waikato.
Kakaruwai (South Island robin) perched on a boot.

Are curious and friendly robins losing their personalities due to introduced predators?

Research suggests our friendly and curious kakaruwai (South Island robin) might be losing their bold personalities in the presence of introduced predators.
Comic: the predator free difference for lizards

Comic: the predator free difference for lizards

Comic from illustrator Andrew James, explains the difference predator control makes for geckos and skinks inside a sanctuary.
Jenilee checks an AT220 trap.

Inside out: Predator Free Apprentice leaves the nest

Nearly one in four young adults in Aotearoa New Zealand are suffering from high levels of anxiety, fatigue and depression. Jenilee found her place with the Apprentice programme.
Kererū snacking on summer fruits

Hatch a plan: 5 ways to kick off your predator free summer

Incorporating predator free activities into your summer is fun and fulfilling, but don’t just take our word for it. Here are five ideas that will fit seamlessly into your quintessential Kiwi summer.
A trap box in the bush

Predator control: there’s no one tool to rule them all

An intricate web of ecological, technological, and logistical challenges makes it clear that a diverse range of tools and skills is required.
Hoiho wearing a santa hat

Predator free gift guide 2023

Our predator free-friendly gift guide will bring joy to your loved ones and contribute to protecting New Zealand's unique wildlife.
Apprentice graduates Māia Gibbs, Mawene Bidois, Mereana Hanrahan stand in a gravel car park in front of a ute. They're wearing javckets and backpacks, ready to head into the field.

Four Taranaki predator free apprentices graduate

Four Predator Free Apprentices have graduated in tandem, and the future of conservation in the region is looking brighter than ever.
Kākā sitting on a branch

20 years of predator control quadrupled kākā population near Taupō

Large-scale, frequent and effective introduced predator control helped increase kākā density fourfold and improved the sex ratio.
Artists collage

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.
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.