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. The…
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. For every…
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…
From one pair to many: these volunteers saved this Auckland kōkako population
When volunteers started helping kōkako in the Hūnua Ranges there was just one breeding pair left. But it wasn’t too late – thirty years later,…
Predator trapping by the moon: the influence of maramataka
Do you plant and harvest your vegetable garden by the moon? Do you fish by the moon? Many people do and recognise the positive influence…
If you’ve ever thought, “what’s the point?” about nature conservation, this study is for you
We have good news for you in the face of climate change, pollution, habitat destruction and introduced predators. Nature conservation really, actually works, and control…
Thriving garden to empty shell, ‘Why Apu?’
Silent forests with chewed-out undergrowth and mountainsides slipping away like softened Weetbix: a new documentary series unveils crisis and hope in the heart of the…
Poison claws and slime assault: 7 nocturnal creatures to delight in this forested estate
A velvety creature rears its head, shoots sticky glue, and then dissolves its prey into a delicious soup. Nearby, a different many-legged critter rustles through…
Troubleshooting tips: what to do when your rat trap isn’t catching any rats
We’ve pulled together some tips to make your trap more effective. The short version: know your rats, switch lures, move traps or get the neighbours…
Inside scoop: Q&A with an indoor cat owner
Meet Tess and her beloved cats, Sylvia (domestic short hair) and Sooty (domestic long hair), both adopted from a cat rescue in Wellington in 2018.…
Getting your hands dirty with a practical guide to trapping
Order (or download) a copy of this comprehensive 80-page booklet for all the best practice advice you need for effective predator control in your community.…
Beyond birds: 5 things that benefit from predator control
Kākāpō, kiwi, kokakō, kea and now 2023 Bird of the Year winner pūteketeke steal the show at home and globally with their feathery charms. Predator…
Funding nature: a boost for backyard trapping
As part of our Predator Free Communities Programme, we have funded another 17 groups to amp up their efforts in looking after our wildlife. From Northland…
