Zero Possum project enters new phase
The Zero Possum project has entered an exciting new phase, featuring a high-tech farm… More
Copper 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.
Read moreHospital staff boost trapping network
Tue 22 Dec 2020
A new predator control project by Taranaki Base Hospital staff aims to restore the area’s native bush and birdlife.
Read moreReflecting on a true community effort
Tue 08 Dec 2020
It’s been a busy few months for the Towards Predator-Free Taranaki team – which is exactly the way we like it.
Read moreBirdlife returning to New Plymouth CBD
Mon 07 Dec 2020
New Plymouth businesses are doing their bit to bring birds back to the CBD – and it just might be working.
Read moreGoing bush to learn about pest control
Mon 07 Dec 2020
Trapping rats, possums and stoats to regenerate local flora and fauna is switching high school students onto the impact they can have on a predator free Taranaki.
Read moreAnnual Report Summary 2019-20
Thu 22 Oct 2020
The second year of the Towards Predator-Free Taranaki project has seen a rapid expansion of the project area and the realisation of a key project milestone with the completion of a predator control buffer surrounding the national park.
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