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Predator Free Maraetai and Beachlands is sorting their pests out

Some awesome work has been going on across Maraetai and Beachlands, but to get the job done, we need everyone in the game

Why this project matters

From backyard trapping to neighbourhood action, Predator Free Maraetai & Beachlands is helping local people protect the wildlife that makes this coastal community so special.

By reducing introduced predators and encouraging native plants and birds to flourish, the group is creating healthier habitats and inspiring more residents to become part of the Predator Free 2050 journey.

Get involved with Predator Free Maraetai & Beachlands

1. Join the Maraetai & Beachlands project

We have received your request to join the Predator Free Maraetai & Beachlands project! Ngā mihi nui!

2. Get in touch with the local project coordinator

Contact: Gerry Whitehouse
Email: gerry@tearahikoi.nz

3. Check out our events calendar

See what's coming up in your local area and across our rohe

Already have traps and bait stations?

We would love it if you could map them on Trap.NZ, and, even better, keep records of what you catch (Don’t worry, the exact locations are kept private, it just lets us know roughly where action is happening in the area).

How to map your traps and bait stations and keep records

1 – Register on Trap.nz

2 – Join the Maraetai & Beachlands project

3 – Install the Trap.nz app

Trap.nz app  |  Android   |   iPhone

4 – Use the app to map your traps and bait stations and to keep records

Map your traps and bait stations and to keep records of when they’re rebaited and when captures happen. Check out trap.nz's handy 'Getting Started' info to learn the basics of using this powerful conservation platform.

When nature thrives, we all thrive.