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Two cats playing chess

5 ways to up your game as a responsible cat owner

Do cats rule us, or do we rule cats? It seems like the answer is debatable, but here’s something that isn’t: owning a cat comes with responsibilities. 
Little spotted kiwi

Unseen threat: sanctuary kiwi exposed to parasitic disease from cat scat

A recent study has found high exposure rates of toxoplasmosis in a kiwi population that does not share its habitat with cats.
A collage of toroa (albatross)

A tour of toroa

More kinds of toroa (albatross) breed in Aotearoa New Zealand, than anywhere else in the world. Get to know them this World Albatross Day and try our quiz.
Animal welfare agencies’ views on cat management 

Animal welfare agencies’ views on cat management 

Animal welfare, conservation organisations and government agencies submitted thoughts on national cat management. Surprisingly, there was a lot of agreement.
Smile for the camera: 5 tips for trail cameras

Smile for the camera: 5 tips for trail cameras

Predator control specialist Cam Speedy’s five simple tips for success using trail cameras will have you upping your game in no time.
A tauhou with a berry in mouth.

Help not harm: tips to feed birds in your backyard

Birdfeeding in urban gardens is a popular pastime. Recent research shows that while feeding has benefits for native birds, there are also risks.
Sanctuary Mountain's protective fence.

Fenced sanctuaries

Fenced sanctuaries have made a significant contribution to conservation in New Zealand. 
A fluffed up takahē.

History of eradication

Predator Free Aotearoa history goes back further than the 2050 goal announced in 2016 with eradication efforts starting as early as 1964.
Eggs blending in on a rocky beach.

Quiz: Guess the egg…

It’s Easter - supermarkets are packed with chocolate eggs. As you crack into yours this long weekend, try to guess the animals in our egg quiz.
A volunteer servicing a trap line

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.
Scruffy-looking kororā in a blanket.

Naked & Afraid: help birds during moulting season

As birds lose their old feathers to make way for new healthy ones, they are stressed, vulnerable and grumpy. What can you do about it? Plenty. 
A collage of images representing our top stories of 2022

Most read posts of 2022

From possum nightclubs to garden transformations, these were the most popular stories published by Predator Free New Zealand Trust this year.
Kererū parent feeding its chick in a nest of twigs.

One lucky chick: the diary of a kererū

Before Lucky the kererū chick – there was no luck. Judging by the eggshell remains, we think the main culprits were ship rats.
Sam holding his book open.

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.
Māia crouched inspecting a trap with mountain landscape in background.

Kiwi calling: Predator Free NZ Trust apprentice Māia Gibbs at home on the range

Like many of us, Māia Gibbs grew up never having seen a kiwi in the wild. Now, she gets up close and personal while helping save the kiwi.