The 3 Ps: creating a thriving ecosystem in West Auckland
For Birdsong Opānuku Trust, success is spelled with three Ps – predator trapping, people, and planting. While the focus has primarily been on trapping, the…
A tour of toroa
More kinds of toroa (albatross) breed in Aotearoa New Zealand, than anywhere else in the world. Get to know them this World Albatross Day and…
Animal welfare agencies’ views on cat management
Recently several animal welfare, conservation organisations and government agencies submitted their thoughts on national cat management. It may be surprising that there was a lot…
7 surprising facts you should know about possums
At one point, possums in New Zealand rivaled the sheep population. Brought into New Zealand to start a fur trade in 1837, the brushtail possum…
Shooting their shot: the stories behind the stunning photographs
Wildlife photographers reveal the untold stories behind their stunning shots, and we launch our first-ever, Shoot Your Shot competition with Photo Warehouse (now closed). For…
Smile for the camera: 5 tips for trail cameras
We have some easy ways to set yourself (and your traps) up for success using trail cameras. Predator control specialist Cam Speedy’s five simple tips…
Empowering communities: Unleash your community’s trapping prowess with these manuals
The Trap Audit Manual provides cunning strategies and expert tips to fine-tune your trapping networks, while the Trap Build Manual equips anyone with the know-how…
Bird banter: how Predator Free Ngaio grew a thriving community
This Wellington community group shares their secret recipe for success. Once every fortnight, a ping can be heard across hundreds of households in the inner…
Sausages on the menu: trials target feral cats and stoats
Stuff them in a roll or slap them on a piece of white bread; sausages are a Kiwi classic. Stoats and feral cats have a…
5 reasons the tīeke should be your favourite bird
If you’re looking for a new feathery friend to obsess over, then look no further than the tīeke (saddleback). There’s more to them than striking…
Dropping the F-Bomb: the latest new trap tech
Meet the F-Bomb: the latest predator trap invention. Lightweight, simple and easy to use, is it the key for the wider public to get into…
How a wildlife sanctuary accidentally trained rats to avoid traps
In the struggle to achieve its predator free status, Kaipupu Sanctuary faced unexpected challenges, including inadvertently training a population of rats to avoid traps. Stepping…
All go in the garden city: predator free groups rewild Ōtautahi
Imagine if you could redesign your town or city. Would you fill it with concrete and cars or native bush and birds? The 2011 earthquakes…
Help not harm: tips to feed birds in your backyard
Birdfeeding in urban gardens is a popular pastime in Aotearoa New Zealand. Recent research shows that while feeding has potential benefits for native birds, there…
Bird count not body count: weasel study suggests recovery of native species more important than predator kill count
Described as “murderous saveloys with legs”, new research reveals weasels cannot be underestimated as a threat to native wildlife. It is suggested we pay closer…
