A dreamy new takahē book hits the shelves
Conservation success stories don’t get much more dramatic than the tale of the takahē. Takahē: Bird of Dreams takes readers on the rollercoaster of takahē…
5 ways to up your game as a responsible cat owner
Do cats rule us, or do we rule cats? When your fluffy friend lounges across your laptop keyboard or nibbles you on the ankle when…
Tackling Fiordland: DOC calls in apprentice backup
In a daring expedition on the high seas, predator free apprentice duo Aidan Braid and Jamie Hickling tackled coastal trapping head-on. With the Department of…
Unseen threat: sanctuary kiwi exposed to parasitic disease from cat scat
A recent study has found high exposure rates of toxoplasmosis in a kiwi population that does not share its habitat with cats. Toxoplasma gondii (T.…
Is your bait disappearing, but you’re catching nothing?
Every trapper has felt the same frustration at checking a trap and finding the bait gone, but the trap still set. Who is the culprit,…
What bird is in my backyard?
Are you a pro at spotting tūī and kererū? Here are five more native backyard birds to get to know. Use appearance, sounds and behaviours…
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…
