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5 super cool backyard wildlife encounters of 2023
An entirely subjective and contestable compilation of wonderful wildlife encounters in 2023 — all unfolding right in people's gardens.
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.
A glimmer of hope for Archey’s frog survival in Waikato
Archey’s frogs survived the comet that decimated the dinosaurs - but this walnut-sized pekeketua (frog) is close to extinction on our watch. Could rat control be its saving grace?
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.
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.
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.
Running out of space: kiwi translocations
Breeding programmes have done a great job of bolstering kiwi numbers, but due to the need for large home ranges, do we have enough kiwi-safe spaces to comfortably house them?
Why is Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne translocating so many “unusual” species?
At Zealandia birds like kākā and takahē create a lively canopy and forest floor. But behind the scenes, there is a complex web of connections.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.