NP keeping on top of rats
Congrats New Plymouth district you’re keeping on top of the rats! More
The road to zero possums
Mon 14 Sept 2020
I’ve heard a ton of comments recently about the thriving bird life in Kaitake– everyone seems to have a story of more tūī, kererū or pīwakawaka (fantails).
Taranaki farmers make dent in mustelid numbers
Wed 09 Sept 2020
Predator control efforts by Taranaki farmers are making a real difference to the rural landscape, with new research showing a 90% reduction in stoats and ferrets in areas targeted by trappers.
Read moreRing of traps surround Mt Taranaki
Tue 11 Aug 2020
A buffer of traps around Mt Taranaki is now in place, providing additional protection for native birds such as whio and kiwi.
Read more'More birds, more plants, more flowers'
Wed 24 Jun 2020
For long-time volunteers Tony and Anne Collins checking traps is a team effort.
Read moreVolunteer driven by passion for nature
Tue 23 Jun 2020
Gillian Keegan is passionate about nature and birds – so much so she’s been known to give rat traps as gifts!
Read moreBringing the nature back to Eltham
Community group committed to bringing back the birdsong
Mon 25 May 2020
The “whole picture” is being talked about on Donna and Phil Cram’s farm near Awatuna as they host a series of community get-togethers to talk about what they can do to bring the birdsong back to their backyard.
Read moreSelf-help Pest Programme reaches exciting milestone
Fri 17 Apr 2020
A significant milestone has been reached in Taranaki’s Self-help Pest Programme as the first landowners take control of predator traps on their properties.
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