If our native birds were gardeners, what would they plant?
Native plants are a great way to attract native birds to your garden. No matter how small, you can always make your backyard more attractive…
Grand designs: 5 cool catios that will make your cat jealous
Catio (noun): combining cat and patio, an enclosed outdoor area for a cat. While the featured catios are impressive, there are numerous ways to create…
True cost: predators can damage your home and your wallet
When cold weather pushes rats and mice indoors, infestations happen. Rodents cause damage by chewing through wiring, timber, insulation, and pipes. The bad news? Most…
Fellowship of the trap: how an unlikely trio grew a trapping community
What do a mechanic, a cartoonist, and an oceanographer have in common? The Huia Trapping Group was established in 2018 by trappers Sam McClatchie, Brendan…
Comic: Smelly predator science
Illustrator Andrew James explains this study on predator emitted volatile organic compounds from Scion. RELATED Stoat personalities: unravelling the mystery of trap-evasionLearn more about possums…
Wild at heart: the untold story of conservationist Willow van Heugten
Threatened species benefit from the adventures of this nature legend, who’d much rather be out in the field than interviewed. We discover what keeps the…
Brainy, beautiful and beloved: so why are our kea disappearing?
Dubbed ‘the clever clowns of the Alps’, kea are much loved for their cheeky spirit and keen intelligence. So it can be shocking to learn…
8-year-old on a mission to turn NZ into a bird sanctuary
Harry is proving that age is just a number when it comes to making a difference in the predator free movement. He’s trapping, securing funding…
Learning from the best: Q&A with Picton Dawn Chorus
Picton Dawn Chorus went from a few passionate residents with a dream to deploying a network of 4,000 traps covering land equivalent to nearly five…
On the rise: predator free awareness across Aotearoa
The predator free movement is steadily gaining momentum, with nearly 40% of New Zealanders aware of the Predator Free 2050 mission, according to a new…
Tuatara aren’t lizards but here are 5 cool geckos that are
We may be a nation of bird nerds but our native geckos are noteworthy too! There are at least 44 species of native geckos, and…
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…
This is what happens when you invest in conservation careers
It was launched to create new jobs in the wake of COVID. But the Predator Free Apprentice Programme ended up doing so much more. Hugo…
Number 8 wire: 5 low-tech predator control innovations
Move over MacGyver. Homegrown Kiwi innovation is doing so much for predator control, and it’s not just the big players with fancy products. Some of…
Keeping up with the van Heugtens: Auckland’s nature hero family
The van Heugten family isn’t just another household; they’re a powerhouse for nature, spanning generations. Between them, they run a bird rescue centre, trap predators…
