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.
A glimmer of hope for Archey’s frog survival in Waikato
Archey’s frogs survived the comet that decimated the dinosaurs – but this walnut-sized pekeketua (frog) is close to extinction on our watch.
Predator control: there’s no one tool to rule them all
An intricate web of ecological, technological, and logistical challenges makes it clear that a diverse range of tools and skills is required.
Predator free gift guide 2023
Our predator free-friendly gift guide will bring joy to your loved ones and contribute to protecting New Zealand’s unique wildlife.
Four Taranaki predator free apprentices graduate
Four Predator Free Apprentices have graduated in tandem, and the future of conservation in the region is looking brighter than ever.
Running out of space: kiwi translocations
Breeding programmes have done a great job of bolstering kiwi numbers, but due to the need for large home ranges, do we have enough kiwi-safe spaces to comfortably house them?
Why is Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne translocating so many “unusual” species?
At Zealandia birds like kākā and takahē create a lively canopy and forest floor. But behind the scenes, there is a complex web of connections.
The faces of the predator free movement
From boardrooms to the bush, a diverse array of people has united under the common banner of preserving our precious wildlife.
10 most-read articles of all time
For nearly a decade, the Trust has been writing all things predator free. Have you read our most popular articles?
Snapshots from the past: 10 years of the Predator Free New Zealand Trust
Join us on a journey through time as we celebrate a decade of achievements with the Predator Free New Zealand Trust, from humble beginnings to conservation milestones.
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.
5 ways to give your trap some TLC
Traps can get grungy and lose effectiveness if we don’t give them attention. So, here is five ways to look after your trap and keep it catching!
What do our political parties think about Predator Free 2050?
We asked the top polling political parties their thoughts and policies on Predator Free 2050. This is what they had to say.
Predator control mahi connecting tāngata and whenua
The kaupapa of Tū Mai Taonga is not only about breathing new life into the Aotea ngahere (forest); it’s reconnecting whānau with their whenua (land).
From corporate life to conservation – how one man made the switch
For years, Reino Grundling was living two lives. He worked in international logistics, but his real passion was volunteering to trap and control possums, stoats, and rats across Wellington.
















