Traditional pest-trapping methods weren’t working. Predator Free Franklin spearheaded the creation of Tāwhiti Smart Cage.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Founded in true number 8 wire fashion, Envico Technologies began in an Auckland garage. And its drones are taking on the world.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Exploring most trails in Aotearoa, you might notice wooden boxes or contraptions. While mysterious to those unfamiliar, they are actually signs of hope.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Living near an ecosanctuary comes with unforgettable wildlife encounters – and big responsibilities.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Trappers are all too familiar with the time-intensive task of checking traps and replacing bait. But thanks to fully automated traps like the AT220, this is changing.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Move over MacGyver. Homegrown Kiwi innovation is doing so much for predator control, and it’s not just the big players with fancy products.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Why do some stoats get caught in a trap, but others walk on by? Researchers have been diving deep into animal behaviour in an attempt to find out.| Predator Free NZ Trust
‘Attention-to-detail’ is Cam’s number one tip for trapping. We can't have ineffective kit sitting around, catching nothing.| Predator Free NZ Trust
In a daring expedition on the high seas, predator free apprentice duo Aidan Braid and Jamie Hickling tackled coastal trapping head-on in Fiordland.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Have you ever needed to take a pack rafting course to be able to carry out your day job? Apprentice ecologist Keegan Miskimmin has.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Like many of us, Māia Gibbs grew up never having seen a kiwi in the wild. Now, she gets up close and personal while helping save the kiwi.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Not your typical OE - Predator Free Apprentice Cam Maclean’s big OE saw him building predator free fences in the Caribbean.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Two years ago, Finn Giddy was unsure of his career prospects. Now, he’s the first graduate of the predator free apprenticeship programme.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Four Predator Free Apprentices have graduated in tandem, and the future of conservation in the region is looking brighter than ever.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Need cunning strategies and expert tips to fine-tune your trapping networks? These manuals equip anyone with the know-how to construct their own traps.| Predator Free NZ Trust
The Predator Free Apprentice Programme aims to grow the number of experienced animal pest control specialists to support the predator free vision.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Native bird numbers are up 32% in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) eastern bays — thanks to thousands of locals bringing back the birdsong.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Who needs Netflix when you’ve got the secret lives of local wildlife? Kerikeri Peninsula trail cameras capture the unfiltered drama of the animal kingdom.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Here are some tips to make your trap more effective. To trap rats successfully you need to know more about them, specifically their behaviours and what motivates them.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Every trapper has felt the frustration of checking a trap and finding the bait gone but the trap set. Who is the culprit? How can you stop them?| Predator Free NZ Trust
You won’t find a supermarket or even a dairy in the tiny town of Minginui. But you will find a backyard trapping community.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Eight experts share knowledge on predator control to create a new resource: The hands-on guide to predator control for community groups and projects.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Rowan Nicholson has been there for moments few have witnessed: nocturnal mating of ruru (morepork) and the wide-eyed wonder of newly hatched chicks.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Predator control specialist Cam Speedy’s five simple tips for success using trail cameras will have you upping your game in no time.| Predator Free NZ Trust
The possum was introduced three years before the Treaty of Waitangi was signed and can now be found throughout the country.| Predator Free NZ Trust
These four New Zealand artists are creating stunning works of art and using their platforms to champion the conservation of our landscapes and wildlife.| Predator Free NZ Trust
What if the solution to restore our native forests more effectively, efficiently, and cheaply has been flying around us all along?| Predator Free NZ Trust
Tuatara owe their survival to rat control. However, researchers have discovered that the toxin that enabled tuatara to survive can also harm them.| Predator Free NZ Trust
It’s a dark, rainy night in the beech forest. A lemon-sized snail glides silently across the leaf litter, hot on the trail of an unsuspecting earthworm.| Predator Free NZ Trust
When travellers sign up for Workaway in North Canterbury, they don’t expect to be plucking possum fur or wrestling with the ethics of killing hedgehogs.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Returning introduced predators to their native habitats sound like a win-win. But that solution isn’t as simple, or as helpful, as it sounds.| Predator Free NZ Trust
This handy guide is packed with quick tips for targeting feral cats — to help you trap these stealthy hunters.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Tried some of our troubleshooting tips but still struggle to catch predators? It doesn’t mean there aren’t any left. Here are five *more* things you can do.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Smart traps that recognise their targets, reset, and adapt are joining the predator-free movement. And they can also withstand the rugged West Coast.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Kāhu are messy eaters and have questionable table manners and social skills, but they have become unexpected helpers for Hamish Trolove's possum disposal.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Hedgehogs were introduced to make British settlers feel at home. The impact they have on native species is now only just being understood.| Predator Free NZ Trust
To maximise your chances of success, you need to identify which predators you’re targeting. Then you’ll be able to choose the most appropriate traps and baits for predator control in the backyard or bush.| Predator Free NZ Trust
The hands-on guide to predator control: made for community groups and projects| Predator Free NZ Trust
Beyond the usual gloves, lure, and screwdriver, these trap accessories will help keep your traps rust-free, your gear easier to carry, and your lure safe.| Predator Free NZ Trust
While there’s no magical silver bullet for solving our pest problem, a wave of homegrown innovative tech is rolling out of labs and into the field.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Five years in, Predator Free Wellington has documented its hard-earned knowledge in An Urban Predator-Free Blueprint.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Predator Free Wellington’s field staff are methodically clearing the capital city of rats. Curious about their day-to-day grind, Andrew James joins them.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Envico Technologies’ new device, the Spitfire, is a clever twist on nature, turning predator habits into their undoing.| Predator Free NZ Trust
The Predator Free New Zealand Trust was established in 2013 to encourage, support and connect New Zealanders in their conservation efforts.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Want to know what predator control projects are happening near you? Our interactive map will do the searching — just type in your location.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Love the idea of attracting native wildlife into your backyard? You can plant natives, provide the right food and create safe spaces.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Making New Zealand predator free by 2050 is an audacious goal that aims to remove rats, mustelids and possums from the country.| Predator Free NZ Trust
A day in the life: Hako Restoration Project restoring mauri in the Kaimai Ranges| Predator Free NZ Trust
Four months ago Kieran was hired by environmental solutions company MBC Environmental as part of the Predator Free Apprenticeship Programme.| Predator Free NZ Trust
What do commerce and codfish have in common? The answer is Jack Fifield – 26 years old and passionate about his work in pest control.| Predator Free NZ Trust
It was launched to create new jobs in the wake of COVID. But the Predator Free Apprentice Programme ended up doing so much more.| Predator Free NZ Trust
The Flipping Timmy is an easy-to-use and effective possum trap designed for all ages and capabilities. The trap is mounted vertically onto a tree or pole at convenient height, removing the need to bend over.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Nearly one in four young adults in Aotearoa New Zealand are suffering from high levels of anxiety, fatigue and depression. Jenilee found her place with the Apprentice programme.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Once you know which predators you’re dealing with, it’s time to select your backyard trap and start trapping. All the traps we recommend are humane.| Predator Free NZ Trust