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 study, published online in the New Zealand…
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…
10 most-read articles of all time
For nearly a decade, the Trust has been writing all things predator free from breakthrough science to the best baits to try. Have you read…
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…
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…
5 ways to give your trap some TLC
Traps can get grungy and lose their effectiveness if we don’t give them some love and attention. Rats, possums or mustelids – whatever your target,…
What do our political parties think about Predator Free 2050?
What are the top-polling political parties thinking and saying about Predator Free 2050? We reached out to them and this is what they had to…
Predator control mahi connecting tāngata and whenua
The kaupapa of Tū Mai Taonga is not only about breathing new life into Aotea Great Barrier Island’s ngahere (forest); it’s reconnecting whānau with their…
From corporate life to conservation – how one man made the switch
For years, Reino Grundling was living two lives. He worked in the complicated world of international logistics by day, but his real passion was volunteering…
Chillest vibes: conservation group members are rich (in social capital)
Research reveals participating in conservation community groups doesn’t just give back to nature; it gives back to you and your community. University of Auckland researchers…
Mystery, migration and mucous membranes: 5 curious facts about the shining cuckoo
In early September, a unique summer visitor to Aotearoa begins to grace our shores, migrating from the tropics. The pīpīwharauroa (shining cuckoo) certainly make an…
Comic: macrons matter
That little line above certain vowels makes a big difference when it comes to the pronunciation and meaning of te reo Māori. Illustrator Matt Russell…
Funding milestone ignites Predator Free Communities across Aotearoa
Today marks a milestone as we grant an unprecedented $92,000 to support 23 predator free community initiatives. We select outstanding Predator Free Communities from around…
