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Revolutionising predator control

A new wave of tech tools are accelerating New Zealand’s predator free mission, including some developed by ZIP and Predator Free South Westland.

The rātā returns in South Westland

Nature is putting on a spectacular display in South Westland where Rātā trees are in full bloom. Radio New

Rātā flowering rolls out red carpet

In the depths of South Westland, nature is putting on quite a show – with the rātā in full bloom. The Predator Free South Westland Project flew a cameraman in to capture the flowering at its height.

Predator Free South Westland Impact Report

Read on for an update on the progress of the project, insight into new research around carbon in native forests, and the challenge created by that lovely aurora.

Newsletter: June ’24

Read on for an update on the progress of the project, insight into new research around carbon in native forests, and the challenge created by that lovely aurora.

Return of the kākāriki

South Westland has seen a resurgence in birdlife, with increased sightings of the kākāriki (yellow-crowned parakeet) underscoring the success of local conservation work, reports Development West Coast.

Birdsong on Ōkārito Lagoon

Ōkārito Lagoon is a nature reserve in Predator Free South Westland.

Newsletter: December ’23

The headline is: work is now well underway across 80% of the project area. This has been a huge effort from the ZIP tīma, and we are so grateful for the ongoing support and enthusiasm of the South Westland community for the project.

Revival of forest, resurgence of birdsong after major West Coast pest operation

A Carbon Zero eco-tourism business on the West Coast has seen the forest and birdlife rebound as a

South Westland predator free project ‘most exciting’ in the country

Drones, “toxic rats” and artificial intelligence cameras are among innovative techniques that will allow expansion of the predator-free

Kea delight locals and visitors alike with coastal antics this summer

Kea have become beach goers this summer as they feast on nectar from harakeke/flax flowers  near the sea

Newsletter: July 22

Since our last update, the Predator Free South Westland project has achieved a major milestone: the completion of the South Ōkārito predator elimination operation!

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