Restoring nature in the heart of Hamilton
Kirikiriroa (Hamilton) may be renowned for its beautiful gardens, but the city holds a surprising truth – much of its greenery is introduced plantlife, not…
Native chippy pinchers: 5 surprising facts about our native gulls
What comes to mind when you think of a gull? Noisy seaside neighbours? Picnic scavengers? How about declining species? How much do you know about…
Inside out: Predator Free Apprentice leaves the nest
Nearly one in four young adults in Aotearoa New Zealand are suffering from high levels of anxiety, fatigue and depression. Jenilee Hill is proud to…
Mokomoko Manor: how to create your own lizard garden
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how Holly Neill created her own Mokomoko Manor, a haven where multiple skink buddies now live their best lives in…
Hatch a plan: 5 ways to kick off your predator free summer
Incorporating predator free activities into your summer is fun and fulfilling, but don’t just take our word for it. Here are five ideas that will…
5 super cool backyard wildlife encounters of 2023
An entirely subjective and contestable compilation of wonderful wildlife encounters in 2023 — all unfolding right in people’s gardens. Through the combined efforts of predator…
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 cutting-edge solution to the district’s challenging environment. This lemon-snacking…
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. Could rat control…
Predator control: there’s no one tool to rule them all
An intricate web of ecological, technological, and logistical challenges makes it clear that, much like the Fellowship in Middle-Earth, a diverse range of tools and…
Predator free gift guide 2023
The holidays are nearly upon us. Don’t freak out. Our predator free-friendly gift guide is curated with thoughtful and eco-conscious ideas that bring joy to…
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. Apprentice graduates Māia Gibbs,…
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…
Why is Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne translocating so many “unusual” species?
At Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne kākā, tīeke and hihi (stitchbird), little spotted kiwi and takahē create a lively canopy and forest floor. But behind…
20 years of predator control quadrupled kākā population near Taupō
Large-scale, frequent and effective introduced predator control helped increase kākā density fourfold and improved the sex ratio. The endemic forest parrot has declined due to…
The faces of the predator free movement
From boardrooms to the bush, from artists’ studios to the laboratories of scientists, from golf courses to community meeting halls, a diverse array of people…
