New Plymouth has far fewer rats than it did five years ago, thanks to the efforts of thousands of dedicated backyard trappers.
Full storyMitch Graham reckons he may not be able to stop the glaciers melting, but he can help give Taranaki’s native species a fighting chance against predators.
After an acclaimed 40-year horticulture career, the last 16 as head gardener of New Plymouth’s Tūpare Gardens, Mitch has joined the Towards Predator-Free Taranaki field staff, working mainly on the Kaitake Zero Possum project.