
Wētāpunga: Bringing Back the Giant Wētā to Mainland Aotearoa
Image credit: By Dinobass – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=42040205 If you have spent time in the protected forests or delved into the caves

Image credit: By Dinobass – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=42040205 If you have spent time in the protected forests or delved into the caves

Small innovations making trap lines more effective Conservation innovation doesn’t always arrive looking like a major scientific breakthrough. Sometimes, it looks like an egg-shaped lure

If you’ve ever looked at one of our traps and thought, “Well…it’s just a trap,” we promise there’s a lot more going on than meets

Lures are a crucial part of any pest control undertaking. Once you know what pests are in the area you’re working with, one of the

When people hear Predator Free 2050, it’s easy to imagine huge conservation projects, helicopters flying into remote valleys, or teams of rangers working deep in

Protection and conservation of the many unique native species found in Aotearoa is one of the main goals of pest control. However, simply removing introduced

There is a growing trend that professional and amateur trappers alike are noticing: the very birds we are trying to protect are getting in the

It’s only natural that, as the weather cools down and the nights get longer, we tend to hunker in and get cosy. Nature does the

Outdoor Classroom Day is an international initiative to help get the next generation outside, learning amongst nature and improving their overall hauora/wellbeing. This happens twice

It is an unfortunate side effect that, as we humans continue to grow in number, developmental / environmental restoration projects are necessary to accommodate us.

Aotearoa has a vast supply of unique native species unlike anywhere else on Earth – nature which needs protection. With over 4000 species either threatened with extinction or at risk of becoming threatened, it is more important than ever to band together to keep our beautiful country safe. Luckily, with the help of organisations, community groups, and individuals, there is plenty being done – and you can help.
A practical guide to identifying pest species before control begins When it comes to pest control in Aotearoa, one of the most important steps is