Research
Going to bat for something rare
It’s a hot day back at the road but here in the shade of Henry’s Bush it’s refreshingly cool. There’s the rushing sound of a
Catherine Bircher
March 10, 2022
Things to Do
Smart Cage – Maintenance, tips and tricks
How do I monitor my smart trap remotely? Monitoring a smart cage with the Wheronet sensor is done via the Trap.nz app. Please see the
Predator Free Franklin
February 17, 2022
Things to Do
Maximise possum knockdown by shooting in spring
Most of the year night shooting for possums doesn’t achieve good results. You may bag a few, but not in the numbers that are needed
Catherine Bircher
October 11, 2021
Friends of Te Wairoa
Pest Tips from Friends of Te Wairoa
Kia Ora trappers, We are in the midst of bird breeding season, and stoat young are starting to leave the nest and explore the outside
Lenny Van Heugten
October 6, 2021
Our People
How to get birdies on a golf course.
Nine months ago, a man called Paul was on a golf course. “Hmm”, he thought, as he picked out a new club to replace the
Catherine Bircher
September 20, 2021
Predator Free Whiriwhiri
Smart Cage Results 2022
People are starting to use the Smart Cages across Franklin, but by far the biggest buy-in has been in Whiriwhiri. The concept was to flip
Predator Free Franklin
September 20, 2021
Our People
Garry & Jan’s Kereru #3
It’s a boy, or a girl? Who knows, but it is a kereru fledgling. Congratulations Garry and Jan of Whiriwhiri. In twenty five years they
Predator Free Franklin
September 20, 2021
Research
The beasts of Karioitahi
Karioitahi was largely cleared of natural habitat in the late 20th century to make way for our agricultural land, fortunately some pockets still coexist, and
Predator Free Franklin
April 18, 2021
Friends of Te Wairoa
Pest News from Friends of Te Wairoa
Kia Ora trappers, We are heading into another burst of baiting and trapping before winter. There were great turn outs at the recent Hunua Market
Lenny Van Heugten
April 16, 2021
Our People
A kererū’s story
The story starts with us – a couple looking for a new home. We wanted to live on a patch of land which had native
Catherine Bircher
April 12, 2021