Rat numbers at seven-year low in New Plymouth
Rat numbers in New Plymouth are the lowest they have been since Towards Predator-Free… More
Rat numbers at seven-year low in New Plymouth
Wed 09 Jul 2025
Rat numbers in New Plymouth are the lowest they have been since Towards Predator-Free Taranaki began monitoring in the city.
Read moreTrap Smarter with our new trapping guide!
Thu 10 Apr 2025
Free for Taranaki residents - all the tips and tricks to help you become a trapping ninja.
Read moreZero Possum project enters new phase
Tue 03 Sept 2024
The Zero Possum project has entered an exciting new phase, featuring a high-tech farmland barrier and a few squirts of mayo.
Read moreNP keeping on top of rats
Cameras have eyes on possum intruders
Wed 06 Mar 2024
It’s about to get tougher for wannabe invaders to enter the Zero Possum project zone, with the installation of 60 new self-reporting cameras.
Read moreNP trappers winning battle against rats
Mon 12 Jun 2023
New Plymouth has far fewer rats than it did five years ago, thanks to the efforts of thousands of dedicated backyard trappers.
Read moreInaugural showcase celebrates predator free vision
Wed 29 Mar 2023
Pukeiti is preparing to host an exhibition by New Zealand artists, running alongside a series of events giving fascinating insights into Taranaki’s predator-free journey.
Read more$2.5m for Zero Possum project
Wed 25 Jan 2023
Towards Predator-Free Taranaki has received $2.5 million to more than double the size of its possum eradication zone.
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