Discovering a endemic species at risk sparks action
Mangatangi–Maramarua Catchment ...
July 31, 2026Empowering the next generation
Waiuku Trap Library ...
July 31, 2026Why predator control matters
New Zealand's native wildlife evolved without mammalian predators like rats, stoats, possums, and feral cats. As a result, many of our birds, reptiles, insects, and plants are especially vulnerable, and without our help, many struggle to survive.Predator control gives nature a fighting chance. By reducing the number of introduced predators, we help more native birds successfully nest and raise their young, protect precious lizards and invertebrates, and support healthier forests where native pla...
July 31, 2026Tracking our night flyers – Pekapeka in Franklin
Whakaupouku Landcare ...
May 20, 2026Coastline conservation with big vision
The C.R.E.S.T ...
September 17, 2025Working smarter: Tech-driven success going strong
With an exceptionally high uptake of smart cages and traps with automated monitoring tools, this small but mighty group has achieved astounding coverage of both traps and bait stations across their rural landscape. Predator-Free Whiriwhiri’s approach proves that working smarter, not harder can deliver exceptional results. By using technology to optimise placement, timing, and trap performance, they’ve built a data driven system that’s efficient, effective, and sustainable. The payoff? Dram...
August 11, 2025Restoring the mauri of a river unites a community
This year their collective effort was recognised as recipients of the Auckland Catchment Group Showcase Award at the 2025 Ballance Farm Environment Awards, a reflection of the hard mahi and leadership shown across the catchment. Action driven by the community joining forces to trap pests, remove weeds, protect waterways, and bring native bush back to life.And the impact is clear:A record 2,024 possums reported this year133 ferrets trapped, along with stoats and weaselsFour water quality ‘waka...
June 14, 2025Restoring Turanga – One Saturday at a time
Turanga Restoration Project & Predator-Free Whitford ...
April 16, 2025Bridging gaps, building halos, sustaining the vision
Jobs For Nature Kaimahi ...
January 6, 2025Save your apples, and your time - effective possum control using traditional traps
The pest eradication game is changing quickly. Increasingly we are recommending high interaction multi-species traps like the Tāwhiti Smart Cage. Getting the older designs to compete takes a little thought and effort, but with a few tweaks you can get a bit more out of them.One of the most effective changes we've made for catching possums in Timms traps is to stop using apple and cinnamon. Don't get me wrong, fruit and spice suits possums, but it doesn't suit me and my precious time.I'm constan...
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Te Ara Hīkoi empowers communities across Franklin to protect and restore nature through predator control, habitat restoration, pest plant management, and conservation education.
