Giving our native wildlife & forests a chance to thrive again by working towards a Predator Free Whangārei
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.
We’d like to invite the Taiharuru community to a drop-in info session. The Predator Free Whangārei team is about to start working …
We’d like to invite the Pātaua South community to a drop-in info session. Our Predator Free Whangārei team together with Aki Tai …
We are hosting a free community event with Predator Free New Zealand Trust and we’d love to see you there! Join us …
The Possum Free Whangārei Heads project is asking for help from the community to report possum sightings from the area.
One of New Zealand's first mainland possum elimination 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.
94%
Landowner support
5,100ha
In 'Defend' mode - possum-free zone!
1,800ha
In 'Mop-up' - on its way to becoming possum-free
2,300+
Toxin stations, traps, and trail cameras installed
Predator Free Whangārei builds on years of dedicated and successful community predator control in the Whangārei area. We've embarked on this journey so our tamariki (children) can once again see the ngahere (forest) and native taonga (treasures) thrive.
Our project builds on decades of dedicated and successful community predator control mahi. It 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 those who continue to contribute as we move forward towards our predator free vision.
