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taonga species

Giving our native wildlife & forests a chance to thrive again by working towards a Predator Free Whangārei

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Predator Free Whangārei is a collaborative project between local community groups, private landowners and government agencies to restore our native flora and fauna.

Our vision is to see our native birds flourish, our ecosystems restored and our communities strengthened.

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Latest News & Events

Welcoming three new team members!

The Possum Free Whangārei Heads team has expanded with three new Biosecurity Field Officers joining to help achieve the Possum Free goal …

March 19, 2024

New Series: Who’s Calling?

From chirps, to mimicries, to booming noises – there are so many unique tunes that get sung by the birds of Whangārei! …

March 13, 2024

Call for help from citizen scientists!

Could you help the Possum Free Whangārei Heads project with collecting possum DNA samples? The Possum Free Whangārei Heads project is in …

February 21, 2024

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A call for help with possum sightings in Whangārei Heads!

The Possum Free Whangārei Heads project is asking for help from the community to report possum sightings from the area.

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Our Progress

One of New Zealand's first mainland possum eradication projects is happening in our district on the stunning Whangārei Heads peninsula. This project covers over 9,000ha of diverse landscapes from farmlands and forests to beaches and residential areas.

400+

Landowner agreements received

1,800ha

In 'Detect and Response' mode - Possum Free zone!

300ha

In 'Mop up' - on its way to becoming Possum Free

1000+

Toxin stations, traps, and trail cameras installed

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Predator Free Whangārei builds on years of dedicated and successful community predator control in the Whangārei area. We're embarking on this journey so our tamariki (children) can once again see the ngahere (forest) and native taonga (treasures) thrive.

Who’s Involved

This project builds on decades of dedicated and successful community predator control mahi. This project has only been made possible following decades of tireless volunteering, passion and hard work from local landcare groups and the wider community. We extend our thanks to all those who have supported this mahi in the past and to all those who continue to contribute as we move forward towards our predator free vision.

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