Pokeno Pestbusters
Some awesome work has been going on across Pokeno, but to get the job done, we need everyone in the game.
Why this project matters
Aka Aka sits within a unique landscape of farmland, bush valleys, wetlands, and waterways that provide important habitats for native birds, fish, insects and plants.
Introduced predators and invasive weeds place significant pressure on these ecosystems, reducing biodiversity and limiting the ability of native species to thrive.
By working together across farms and river islands, the Aka Aka community is creating a connected predator-control network and restoring habitats that support taonga species such as Australasian Bittern, Long tail bat / Pekapeka tau-roa, Kaka, Kereru and Tūi now and into the future.
Every trap checked, weed removed, and native tree planted contributes to a healthier environment for future generations.
Get involved with Pokeno Pestbusters
1. Subscribe to the project newsletter
2. Get in touch with the local project coordinator
Contact: Stu Muir
Email: akastu@ps.gen.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 Aka Aka project
Join the Aka Aka
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.
