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NZ’s weird export niche: predator control technology

Invasive species threaten ecosystems worldwide, but New Zealand stands out for its solutions, exporting conservation tech to the world.
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Cyclone Gabrielle couldn’t stop this conservation project

When Cyclone Gabrielle unleashed havoc on Mangaotāne, Pete Swann and his biodiversity restoration team dove back into pest control mahi as fast as possible.
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The mana whenua way to monitor indigenous biodiversity

At Ōpango, mana whenua lead a mātauranga Māori–based project monitoring nature and the enduring relationship between Māori and te taiao (the environment).
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The hills have eyes: cameras reveal predators dodging traps in Mt Aspiring National Park

Record numbers of predators are being trapped in the West Matukituki Valley, but some still evade capture — new trap designs aim to catch them.
Two people with a large drone.

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.
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Stoat personalities: unravelling the mystery of trap-evasion

Why do some stoats get caught in a trap, but others walk on by? Researchers have been diving deep into animal behaviour in an attempt to find out.
Poison claws and slime assault: 7 nocturnal creatures to delight in this forested estate

Poison claws and slime assault: 7 nocturnal creatures to delight in this forested estate

When the sun goes down, a whole new world wakes up in the native forest subdivision of Mahakirau.
Yesterday, today and tomorrow: brilliant, badass women of conservation

Yesterday, today and tomorrow: brilliant, badass women of conservation

We shine a spotlight on some of the spectacular women who shaped – and continue to shape – conservation in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Possum trapped inside a Tāwhiti Smart Cage. A chewed up lemon in the foreground.

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.
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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.
People in a field smiling next to freshly planted natives and holding trapping boxes.

Chillest vibes: conservation group members are rich (in social capital)

Research reveals participating in conservation community groups doesn't just give back to nature; it gives back to you and your community.
Volunteers planting native trees on a hillside

How to make sure your native plants take root

Winter is ideal for planting native plants. But young, fresh seedlings are like lollies for rabbits and possums. So, what can you do to protect your plants?
DOC predator free ranger Tim standing by a tree with heaps of traps

Attention: predator free ranger on the loose

Tim Exton spends his days connecting with local staff and community as the Department of Conservation’s (DOC) predator free ranger.
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Move aside Fortnite: can games teach us to care for native species?

Games aren’t just entertainment - it turns out the right ones can also teach us about conservation and looking after nature. 
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5 insights from women in conservation

The gender gap in conservation is no secret — fewer than 30 percent of the world’s researchers are women. We spoke to five women in conservation.

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