Tag Archives: Talks

WATCH: “What Schools Can Do Towards Predator-Free NZ 2050” – Otaua Rat Rangers

Pestival Webinar Replay: The Otaua Rat Rangers (at Otaua Primary School) are a great example of how we can get the next generation onboard with the vision and goal of a Predator-Free NZ by 2050. After all, it’s these kids who are going to have to keep the momentum going as they grow up over […]

WATCH: “Mātauranga – Predator Control from a Te Ao Maori Perspective” – Tame Malcolm

Pestival Webinar Replay: Tame Malcolm learned a lot of bush law from his dad, my mum, my aunties, uncles, cousins, right from a young age and knew he wanted to be involved in protecting the ngahere in some way, shape or form. And that’s exactly what he does. In this video, he discusses how he […]

WATCH: “Recovering Native Bird Species – How to make a difference by starting on your own property” – Lenny & Willow van Heugten

Pestival Webinar Replay: Hear from Lenny and Willow van Heugten about the Kōkako Management Area in the Hunua Ranges, and how local Hunua residents can contribute to the success of this programme by taking steps to control predators on their properties. Be inspired, and learn about the options you have for predator control on your […]

WATCH: “How Planting and Predator Control go Hand-in-Hand” – Āwhitu Peninsula Landcare

Pestival Webinar Replay: Āwhitu Landcare is one of the oldest Landcare groups in New Zealand. Started over 30 years ago by a group of local farmers concerned about the sheer number of possums on the peninsula that were killing off the Pōhutukawa trees, among others. Today we hear from Nicky Reynold about the Te Korowai […]

WATCH: “Using Technology to Trap Smarter, Not Harder” – Andy Saunders

Pestival Webinar Replay: “In my opinion, Predator-Free 2050, for it to be successful, we need tools that don’t burn the community’s energy and trust. And the old school way of trapping with the kill traps, I think does burn energy. It’s tools like the Tāwhiti Smart Cages that are going to help us get there. […]

C.R.E.S.T. – Hub Day at Waiau pa School Sat 30 July

We are changing our year end BBQ and get together at the Clarks Beach Yacht Club, to an outdoor hub day (pest control supplies, BBQ and get together) at Waiau Pa School. This is due to high levels of covid, and concern over indoor events. Starts Saturday 30th July 10:00am until 1pm. We’d love to […]

Green expo and hub day in Pukekohe – Sat 14th May

Come along and join us at the green expo in Pukekohe on Sat 14 May. It’s from 10.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. at  St Andrew’s Anglican church, 43 Queen Street, Pukekohe. After all, what could be greener than getting rid of invasive pests that chomp our birds? We’ll have our usual free pest control materials […]

Workshop on riparian projects – 28 April

Kia ora everyone. Here’s a great opportunity to get practical information on how to do successful riparian corridor projects (native planting alongside rivers and streams). NZ Landcare Trust has teamed up with Walking Access Commission and the Waikato Biodiversity Forum to present a workshop on good management practices associated with riparian corridor projects. It will […]