Other articles written by Simon Wong
Taking flight: saving nature from the sky
Founded in true number 8 wire fashion, Envico Technologies began in an Auckland garage. And its drones are taking on the world.
Free labour: how bird poo is helping replant our native forests
What if the solution to restore our native forests more effectively, efficiently, and cheaply has been flying around us all along?
Fellowship of the trap: how an unlikely trio grew a trapping community
What do a mechanic, a cartoonist, and an oceanographer have in common?
Wild at heart: the untold story of conservationist Willow van Heugten
Threatened species benefit from the adventures of this nature legend, who’d much rather be out in the field than interviewed.
Keeping up with the van Heugtens: Auckland’s nature hero family
The van Heugten family isn’t just another household; they’re a powerhouse for nature, spanning generations.
Smarter not harder: the trap that adds clever to conservation
Traditional pest-trapping methods weren’t working. Predator Free Franklin spearheaded the creation of Tāwhiti Smart Cage.
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.
From corporate life to conservation – how one man made the switch
For years, Reino Grundling was living two lives. He worked in international logistics, but his real passion was volunteering to trap and control possums, stoats, and rats across Wellington.
The 3 Ps: creating a thriving ecosystem in West Auckland
For Birdsong Opānuku Trust in West Auckland, success is spelled with three Ps - predator trapping, people, and planting.
Shooting their shot: the stories behind the stunning photographs
Wildlife photographers reveal the untold stories behind their stunning shots, and we launch our first-ever competition with Photo Warehouse.
Bird banter: how Predator Free Ngaio grew a thriving community
Once every fortnight, a ping can be heard across hundreds of households in the suburb of Ngaio. It’s the e-newsletter from Predator Free Ngaio.
Dropping the F-Bomb: the latest new trap tech
Meet the F-Bomb: the latest predator trap invention. Lightweight, simple and easy to use, is it the key for the wider public to get into trapping?
How a wildlife sanctuary accidentally trained rats to avoid traps
In the struggle to achieve its predator free status, Kaipupu Sanctuary faced unexpected challenges, including inadvertently training rats to avoid traps.
Why does logging your trap results matter?
The key to keeping track of your contribution to predator free 2050 is likely already in your pocket. You might even be using it to read this story.
The reptile files: your guide to identifying reptiles and amphibians in Aotearoa
The search for native reptiles is a bit like a Hollywood drama. There’s adventure, suspense and sometimes the main character gets what they’re after.