Research
Rurus about
A few of us carried out 5 ruru/morepork surveys in the early evenings last month. We had a great turnout for the Patumahoe / Henry’s
Andrew Sinclair
December 8, 2020
Tips and Tricks
How to pulse your rat bait
You’ll get the best results from rat bait stations if you “pulse” your baiting. That is, only put out bait at specific times of the
Catherine Bircher
December 3, 2020
Friends of Te Wairoa
Trapping Tips
Below is a mixture of tips and tricks both from Auckland Council recommendations and suggestions that have come from members of the Friends of Te
Lenny Van Heugten
November 12, 2020
Things to Do
Ruru and bat surveys in Franklin this spring.
Anecdotally we are told by people that there are more ruru (morepork) in areas where we have been carrying out good rat and possum control.
Catherine Bircher
October 23, 2020
Events
Farrell’s Nursery – New Hub Days
Next Wednesday, Oct 14th, 10.00am – 1pm we will be running a Hub day with free trap and bait supplies. This is at Farrell’s Nursery,
Andrew Sinclair
October 9, 2020
Friends of Te Wairoa
Pest News from Friends of Te Wairoa
Kia Ora trappers, and welcome to the new members of our Wairoa river catchment pest control team. Alongside this newsletter, a friendly reminder to check,
Lenny Van Heugten
October 4, 2020
Friends of Te Wairoa
Hugo McPhail: A Dose of Inspiration
Predator Free 2050 was always an ambitious goal, but bit by bit we are hearing regional success stories that make it seem increasingly possible. 2050
Lenny Van Heugten
August 10, 2020
Events
Neighbours looking after neighbours – Pest control hub day at Beachlands
It wasn’t all plain sailing at the start of our hub day in the Countdown car park at Beachlands. An ominous black cloud gathered just
Catherine Bircher
July 29, 2020
Uncategorized
August events: Weeding, talks and tree planting
Hi, all There are a few things coming up in August in Mauku you may want to put on your calendar. Sunday, Aug 2nd –
Andrew Sinclair
July 29, 2020
Friends of Te Wairoa
Lockdown: A Pest Control Success Story
We all had successes during lockdown – some focussed on up-skilling, some caught up on farm maintenance and some got on with home renovations. Some
Lenny Van Heugten
July 26, 2020