As 2023 wraps up, we celebrated hitting our goal of trapping 3000 pests with a party and cake, honoured our standout volunteers, and are excited to continue our mission to make Tamahere predator-free in the new year!

Recent kākā sightings in Tamahere might indicate young birds exploring before nesting next summer—please report any sightings to the Waikato kākā project or contact us to share the details!

Great news! Our monitoring cards from Tamahere Eventide’s Mangaone gully show zero rat prints, highlighting the success of our pest control efforts in this area—thanks to Jeff and the neighbours for making a difference!

Huge thanks to Nathan and the Sanderson Group for their support in our pest-free mission for Tamahere—your help with effective traps and raising awareness is truly appreciated!

To enhance our pest control efforts, please sign up on Trap.NZ and log your catches. This helps us track our progress and identify areas where additional trapping is needed, ensuring a more effective approach to managing pests in Tamahere.

Fulton Hogan’s Waikato team is teaming up with us on a six-month trapping trial along the Waikato Expressway to tackle pests in critical wildlife areas, with potential for national expansion if successful.

Get the most out of your OSKA Pied Piper bait stations with our easy-to-follow tips for effective rat control. Learn how to place, load, and monitor your bait stations to keep rats at bay and reduce wastage, and don’t forget to add traps for even better results!

We hit a major milestone with 2000 pests caught since June 2022, thanks to Barrie’s dedication and the 2000th catch—yet another possum!

Regal Haulage’s 35th anniversary was a blast, and their support helped us raise funds for more traps—thanks a ton to Scott, Tash, and the team!

Live catch traps are very effective for managing pests like possums, ferrets and feral cats, especially with pets around. Just make sure to place your traps in high pest activity areas, use the appropriate bait, and check them daily to keep everything running smoothly and humanely.

I never thought I’d be collecting rat tails, but with local help, we’ve gathered 30 for a fascinating Otago uni study on rat genetics.

Environschools Initiative: We loved visiting Tamahere Model Country School, where the kids were excited about pest control and Predator Free Tamahere—big thanks to teacher Kat and students Stella, Grace, Poppy, and Yadon!

Celebrating our first anniversary with 1,335 pests removed from Tamahere! A big thanks to our supporters and to Robyn Richardson for the fantastic Korimako cake.

Thanks to Robyn Richardson, we surprised local trapper Robert McHugh with a special ratty cake to celebrate catching our 1000th pest since June 2022—huge thanks to Robert and everyone involved in trapping!

The long-tailed bat, or pekapeka-tou-roa, is a rare native mammal living in the Tamahere gullies. These bats are crucial for insect control and ecosystem health, but they’re endangered due to habitat loss and predators. Let’s support their survival by protecting their roosting spots!

If you're dealing with rabbits on your lifestyle block, you're not alone. Although not part of the Predator Free 2050 strategy, managing rabbits is one of our most frequently asked questions. Focusing on control during winter, when breeding slows, is your most cost-effective option. Effective methods include night shooting, Pindone bait, fumigation, or exclusion fencing.

Keep your AT220 trap in peak condition by setting it up well, performing regular checks and maintenance, and using the app to track kills.

To get the most out of your A24 rat trap, place it where rats are most active, use a trap stand for proper positioning, and regularly maintain and check the trap to ensure it's working well.

To get the most out of your DOC200 trap, place it in high-traffic pest areas like along fence lines or near food sources, and ensure it’s stable. Use effective baits like fresh meat or eggs, and refresh them regularly to avoid spoilage. For more tips, check out Cam Speedy’s video—his advice can really boost your trapping success!

To use your T-Rex rat trap effectively, place it in a stable tunnel box near rat hotspots like compost bins or woodpiles, and bait it with peanut butter or similar. Check the trap weekly, replace old bait, and log your catches in the Trap.NZ app to help us track success