Let's protect our
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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Report Possum Sightings in Whangārei Heads!

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.

May 22, 2023

Welcoming the new Operations Lead, Zac Coffin

We recently said ka kite to Su Sinclair, who was the Operations Lead for Predator Free Whangārei. We welcomed a familiar face into the new role with a Q&A – let’s get to know Zac more!

May 15, 2023

Free Backyard Trapping Workshop

Got a pesky possum in your backyard? Or maybe a rat rummaging through your rubbish? Hosted by the Predator Free Te Tai Tokerau Collective – Join our experts to learn some basic trapping methods.

March 13, 2023

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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.

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Landowners supporting this important mahi

4500+

Hectares covered from landowner agreements

900+

Hectares currently 'live' with active devices, becoming a possum-free zone soon

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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