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Volunteers checking traps with the Wellington landscape in the background.

Sinking ship rats on the Miramar Peninsula

Predator Free Wellington (PFW) is on a mission – they want to be the first predator free capital in the world. So far the project has been a huge success.
Sam showing two children the importance of pest control in the bush.

Towards Predator-Free Taranaki’s three-pronged approach to tackling its predators

They say good things come in threes and Towards Predator-Free Taranaki takes this statement to heart with three massive predator control projects underway.
A whio close up shot

Combined control contains the key to whio population growth

A seven-year Department of Conservation study into combined predator control methods has revealed great news for the survival of our native whio (blue ducks). 
Rat in some leaf litter

Oh, rats! 5 rodent facts that will shock you

If you still view rats as merely a packet-gnawing, pooping pantry menace, it’s time to take a second look.
Image shows a group of Sika Foundation volunteers with Finn Giddy, walking in tussock grass heading to check trap lines in the Kaimanawa ranges for predators. 

Unusual offices: A glimpse at the life of a Taupō predator free apprentice

They say if you choose a career you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. Technically, apprentice Finn Giddy works “bloody hard” - according to his boss Jason.
A wrybill sitting amongst the rocks

‘Fake news’ foils would be predators

To survive and succeed in the wild, every meal an introduced predator eats has to be worth the effort and energy it takes to obtain it.
Fluffy weka fledging in long grass

Time to rethink the weka’s bad-boy image

Weka don’t tend to be the first bird chosen for reintroduction in recovering habitats.
Photographing our lesser-known natives: A Q&A with Sam the animal man

Photographing our lesser-known natives: A Q&A with Sam the animal man

Wildlife photographer Sam Purdie is capturing our lesser-known natives on camera hoping it will raise the awareness of these special species.
Rat proof your compost bin

Rat proof your compost bin

Do you have rats or mice in your compost bin? Wellington City Council offers these simple steps to predator-proof your compost bin.
Person wearing a blue glove holding 1080.

Summary of baits

We have written an at-a-glance summary of baits available in New Zealand with details about each bait.
rat coming out of a tunnel with bait in its mouth.

Bait stations for targeting rats

We all want our native wildlife to flourish. However, rats pose an ongoing threat by preying on birds, insects and lizards.
Bait station mounted on a tree.

Introduction to bait stations

To allow our flora and fauna to thrive, it is crucial to control introduced predators such as possums and rats.
Group of secondary students learning how to use GPS on a secondary course.

Courses for secondary school students

We have identified the following predator control courses available for secondary schools NCEA level 2 and 3.
Wetland in a soft sunset light

Predator control around wetlands

A wetland is an area that is saturated by water for most (or all) of the time. To form a wetland, surface water collects.
A stoat with a tūī

Target ferrets, stoats and weasels in the bush

Controlling ferrets, stoats and weasels over large areas may feel daunting, but having effective systems in place makes a difference.

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Click our map to discover the extent of predator control being undertaken throughout the country.

Click our map to discover the extent of predator control being undertaken throughout the country.

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