Towards Predator-Free Taranaki can support you with a range of traps and devices that will help bring the birds back to your neighbourhood!
We offer subsidised box-tunnel rat traps for $15 (Victor) and $20 (T-Rex). You can pick one up from:
We also sell Trapinator and PODI possum traps for $50.
If you’re unsure about using a trap, we will also provide assistance and discuss options you’re comfortable with. You may also find the following video helpful:
Already got your trap?
When you get your trap, be sure to register on the Trap.NZ website or app. Recording your trap location, catches and trap checks helps us monitor the success of the project and identify any predator hot spots.
It also provides invaluable data not only for this project, but for others around New Zealand wanting to do something similar. It’s simple and free, with apps for both Apple and Android.
If you’re trapping at home, register with the online database Trap.NZ, via its website or app. Then record all your catches and also your trap checks (even when nothing has been caught). This makes Trap.NZ a source of valuable data tracking the region’s efforts and identifying gaps.