http://www.tearahikoi.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.tearahikoi.nz en-us Sat, 31 Oct 2026 03:54:25 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.tearahikoi.nz/blog/post/171381/kereru-more-than-just-a-pretty-face/ There is something hard to miss about a kererū.Maybe it's the flash of white as one flies overhead, the unmistakable whoosh-whoosh of those big wings, or the rather spectacular thump they make when they land heavily in a tree.But kererū are much more than a pretty face.These big native pigeons play an important role in the health and regeneration of our forests — spreading seeds as they move through the landscape, feeding their young, and helping native plants find new places to grow.And som... Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tearahikoi.nz/blog/#post171381 http://www.tearahikoi.nz/blog/post/171380/how-to-tui/ When you start hearing ruru at night and tūī at dawn, you know something good is happening. Your neighbourhood is becoming a little more alive.If you’re wondering how to bring more tūī — and maybe kererū, pīwakawaka and other native birds — into your own backyard, there is a pretty simple recipe:Food + Safe places to nest + fewer predators.... Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tearahikoi.nz/blog/#post171380 http://www.tearahikoi.nz/blog/post/170759/safe-use-of-rat-possum-bait/ Rat and possum control plays an important role in protecting Aotearoa's native wildlife, plants and ecosystems. Toxic bait can be an effective part of pest control, alongside trapping and other methods, but it needs to be handled and used carefully.This guide is for people using rat or possum bait supplied through the Predator Free Franklin initiative, supported by Te Ara Hīkoi.Always read the product label before using bait and follow the label instructions. If the instructions on th... Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:05:41 +1200 http://www.tearahikoi.nz/blog/#post170759 http://www.tearahikoi.nz/blog/post/168133/discovering-a-endemic-species-at-risk-sparks-action/ Mangatangi–Maramarua Catchment ... Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:08:42 +1200 http://www.tearahikoi.nz/blog/#post168133 http://www.tearahikoi.nz/blog/post/168136/empowering-the-next-generation/ Waiuku Trap Library ... Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.tearahikoi.nz/blog/#post168136 http://www.tearahikoi.nz/blog/post/167480/why-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... Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.tearahikoi.nz/blog/#post167480 http://www.tearahikoi.nz/blog/post/168135/tracking-our-night-flyers-pekapeka-in-franklin/ Whakaupouku Landcare ... Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.tearahikoi.nz/blog/#post168135 http://www.tearahikoi.nz/blog/post/167479/coastline-conservation-with-big-vision/ The C.R.E.S.T ... Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.tearahikoi.nz/blog/#post167479 http://www.tearahikoi.nz/blog/post/168132/working-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... Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.tearahikoi.nz/blog/#post168132 http://www.tearahikoi.nz/blog/post/167486/restoring-the-mauri-of-a-river-unites-a-community/ ... Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.tearahikoi.nz/blog/#post167486