Working together for a thriving Mangatawhiri
Some awesome work has been going on across Mangatawhiri, and the more people who get involved, the greater the difference we can make for local wildlife and the environment.
Why this project matters
Mangatawhiri sits within a landscape shaped by the Hunua Ranges, native forests and waterways that provide important habitat for Aotearoa’s native wildlife. Healthy ecosystems rely on effective pest control, connected habitats and communities working together to protect the natural places around them.
Introduced predators such as rats, stoats and possums put pressure on native birds, reptiles and other wildlife, while pest animals can also affect the health of our wider natural environment. Tackling these challenges across a wider area helps reduce the gaps between individual trapping efforts and creates better opportunities for native species to thrive.
Through community-led predator control, Mangatawhiri residents can play an important part in protecting local biodiversity. Whether you're already trapping on your property or just getting started, every contribution helps build a more connected network of people taking action for nature.
By sharing knowledge, mapping traps and bait stations, and encouraging more neighbours to join in, we can build on the great work already happening across Mangatawhiri and help create a healthier environment for future generations.
Get involved in Mangatawhiri
1. Join the Mangatawhiri project newsletter
2. Get in touch with the local project coordinator
Email: contact@tearahikoi.nz
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 Mangatawhiri project
Join the Mangatawhiri project
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.
Te Ara Hīkoi empowers communities across Franklin to protect and restore nature through predator control, habitat restoration, pest plant management, and conservation education.
