New Zealand is moving to Level 2 at midnight 13th May (this evening). This is great news, as most people will be able to resume predator control activities on public land. We recommend you check with the manager of the land in case they have any special requirements at Level 2 The general … [Read more...] about Guidance for Alert Level 2
Trap appeal and lures
This is the fourth blog from our guest writer John Bissell. Read his introductory blog, or blogs on trap selection and trap placement. Kia ora, Lures are one of the first things people think about when trapping and there is no doubt that good lures can make a real difference, but trap … [Read more...] about Trap appeal and lures
Alert Level 3 —what you can and can’t do
Most recently updated 12pm 28 April We are now in Level 3. We know a number of you are looking forward to getting back to your projects and checking and rebaiting your traps and bait stations. We’ve been trying to get the most up to date information so you can be clear on what you can and … [Read more...] about Alert Level 3 —what you can and can’t do
Better together? A review of community conservation hubs in New Zealand
Community conservation hubs are the subject of much, if very recent, discussion in New Zealand. As a result the Predator Free NZ Trust recently commissioned a report from The Catalyst Group’s Dr Marie Doole (nee Brown) looking into hubs, their challenges, benefits and what support they need to … [Read more...] about Better together? A review of community conservation hubs in New Zealand
Predator Hunter — Trap Placement
This is the third blog from our guest writer John Bissell. Read his introductory blog and his second one on trap selection. Kia ora folks, This blog covers trap placement and for species with bigger home ranges it can really make a difference. Place the trap where predators have the … [Read more...] about Predator Hunter — Trap Placement
NZ Predator Hunter – trap selection
This is the second blog from our guest writer John Bissell. His previous blog is here. Hi folks, I hope this next blog finds you all safe and well. So much has changed since my first blog. Isn’t it great to know that the mountains and all our taonga have not changed and will be there … [Read more...] about NZ Predator Hunter – trap selection
Predator control — what you can and can’t do right now
Many of you may be wondering what you can and can’t do to protect our native wildlife throughout the lockdown period. So we thought we would summarise this for you. For up to date information on the COVID-19 response see the Government website. Predator Free Lyall Bay. If you are involved … [Read more...] about Predator control — what you can and can’t do right now
Latest round of predator free communities announced
We are pleased to announce the addition of another 11 communities to our Predator Free Community programme — taking the total number of communities we support to 66. The latest round of funding was highly competitive. The majority of applications were from well organised, highly motivated … [Read more...] about Latest round of predator free communities announced
Latest schools to join our PF Schools programme
From Northland to Southland, in big and small towns and cities, schools across Aotearoa are putting up their hands to be kaitiaki of their playgrounds and local environments. Meet the 20 latest Predator Free Schools and find out how they intend to protect our native wildlife. We now have 51 … [Read more...] about Latest schools to join our PF Schools programme
Biodiversity strategy discussion document
The NZ Biodiversity Strategy is an important document that sets out the framework for how we protect our biodiversity and ensure it thrives over the next 50 years. The Department of Conservation has recently released a discussion document which will help inform the final strategy. This … [Read more...] about Biodiversity strategy discussion document