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December 18, 2024

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.

June 17, 2024

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.

June 11, 2024

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.

June 11, 2024

Birdsong on Ōkārito Lagoon

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

December 22, 2023

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.

July 14, 2022

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!