Predator Free NZ Trust - Get involved in backyard trapping

Call yourself a kiwi (black)

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Call yourself a Kiwi?

If there were no more kiwi, what would we call ourselves? Donate now to help make Aotearoa predator free.

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Short-sighted hunters - ferrets (blue)

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

Short-sighted hunters

What do we actually know about them? Five fast facts about ferrets.

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Shop - NZ native bird poster (teal)

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NZ native bird poster

Our beautifully illustrated poster showcases 29 of Aotearoa's precious species.

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Quick guide feral cats (black)

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

Feral cat quick guide

Our handy guide is packed with quick tips for targeting feral cats — to help you trap these stealthy hunters.

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Grand designs - catios (blue)

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Grand designs

Give cats the best life and protect native wildlife. 5 cool catios that will make your cat jealous.

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LATEST STORIES

Tongs holding a bundled up pair of tongs over a DOC 200

Old socks and kitchen tongs? 7 accessories to elevate your trapping kit

Beyond the usual gloves, lure, and screwdriver, these trap accessories will help keep your traps rust-free, your gear easier to carry, and your lure safe.

Wings and detatched legs of a dead pukunui

“The rarest bird you’ve never heard of”: last stand against feral cats for southern dotterel

Six rangers and 472 feral cat traps stand between the pukunui (southern NZ dotterel) and oblivion.

A collage of traps in scenic locations around New Zealand.

Are these the most scenic traps in New Zealand?

Exploring most trails in Aotearoa, you might notice wooden boxes or contraptions. While mysterious to those unfamiliar, they are actually signs of hope.