Chalmers Home contributes to predator-free Taranaki
New Plymouth's Chalmers Home residents have been helping Taranaki Regional Council to... More
Chalmers Home contributes to predator-free Taranaki
Wed 15 Sep 2021
New Plymouth's Chalmers Home residents have been helping Taranaki Regional Council to pursue its Towards Predator-Free Taranaki initiative.
Read moreA biodiversity paradise in central New Plymouth
Fri 06 Aug 2021
The cacophony of noise emanating from Simon Howard’s lush backyard is unbelievable. If you closed your eyes, you’d think you were in the middle of a pest-free sanctuary, not a five minute drive from New Plymouth’s CBD.
Read moreNew Plymouth rat numbers declining
Wed 28 Jul 2021
Urban predator control looks to be paying off in New Plymouth, with new data showing a decline in the city’s rat population.
Read moreIt’s official - Taranaki is bringing back the birds!
Wed 16 Jun 2021
The number of tūī recorded in Taranaki has risen by 24% in the past five years – a greater increase than any other region in the North Island.
Read moreGolf club gets into the swing of trapping
Wed 09 Jun 2021
There have been plenty of birdies at Westown Golf Club lately - but it's got nothing to do with the golf scores.
Read moreCopper skinks right at home in community garden
Tue 01 Jun 2021
A family of copper skinks have set up home in a New Plymouth community garden – with a little help from their human friends.
Read moreHigh hopes of new grey-faced petrel colony
Thu 20 May 2021
Grey-faced petrels have been spotted around Oākura, sparking excitement a new breeding colony may be becoming established among the coastal cliffs.
Read moreFunding boost for predator control in Taranaki
Fri 16 Apr 2021
Towards Predator-Free Taranaki has welcomed a $750,000 boost that has created six new jobs, accelerating efforts to remove introduced predators and protect the region’s native bush, birds and wildlife.
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