Examples of work we have carried out
This is a training day at Kawakawa with Predator free Taupo.
With successful funding from the Department of Conservation Community Fund a group of keen farmers within the beautiful Kawakawa Bay are able to setup a network of traps on their farmland to help protect the stunning local biodiversity and keep pest numbers down.
It was awesome to have Jason Day join us for the day and share his wealth of trapping knowledge and show how to effectively use the selection of traps that we put out on the day, Finn also joined us, a Predator Free NZ Trust apprentice that Jason is training in all things predator control, Thanks for everyone’s involvement on the day always good to see more traps heading out. Predator Free Taupo
Waikakariki – Training the Iwi
These pics are with the Iwi at Murupara, who we train and mentor. They have started the business Waikakariki and are restoring wetlands and doing Pest Control. They are extremely motivated and awesome people to work with !!!
Volunteer training
The top pictures are Jason training volunteers at Aongatete in the Kaimais .The middle picture is GPS of traps out, all of our traps are kept on GPS. The bottom picture is Jason training young Tuwharetoa youths at Kai Waho .
Wild pigs
Pictures from around Taupo and Pig TB survey for Ospri. We have different options for hunting feral pigs which can be tailored to suit the Landowners needs.
Wild deer
Early 2021, we were introduced by Cam Speedy to The Sika Foundations initiative to help feed needy families around the Central Plateau. Under MPI guidelines, hunters can donate deer, which is processed into mince to be distributed by the local foodbanks in and around Taupo and Turangi. We are pleased to be a part of this initiative by being a drop off point for hunters to drop deer. Please contact us, Cam Speedy or The Sika Foundation for more info.
Starring in the pictures, is one of our top employees, Sika, the experienced indicating Vizsla.
Rats, mice and Mustelids
Ship Rats, Norway Rats, Ferrets, Stoats and Weasels …. we cater to all these cunning wee buggers !!!
How do you tell the difference between a Weasel and a Stoat ?
One is weaselly recognised and the other is stoatally different ………………..
Possums, hares and wallabies
The possums we trap are plucked and the fur sold to be made into clothing. Following strict MPI guidelines the possum bodies are individually inspected and then sold to be made into top quality dog food.
SCENERY
Some of the amazing scenery from our work sites around New Zealand. Nothing like hearing the chorus of native birds filling the air !!
