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taonga species

Giving our native wildlife & forests a chance to thrive again by working towards a Predator Free Whangārei

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Predator Free Whangārei is a collaborative project between local community groups, private landowners and government agencies to restore our native flora and fauna.

Our vision is to see our native birds flourish, our ecosystems restored and our communities strengthened.

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Latest News & Events

Bridget and her daughter Elliott up on the ridge of Te Whara.

Celebrating our unsung heroes

It’s Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu – National Volunteer Week and we we’d like to acknowledge and celebrate the hundreds of volunteers dedicated …

18/06/2025

Springing into action for kiwi

What a Spring it’s been for conservation around Whangārei! From Bream Head, to Tutukaka, to Pukenui forest, various community groups have come …

19/12/2024

Possum search with a thermal drone

This is where it gets exciting for mainland eradication projects! The Possum Free Whangārei Heads field team, backyard trappers, community groups, have …

23/08/2024

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A call for help with possum sightings in Whangārei Heads!

The Possum Free Whangārei Heads project is asking for help from the community to report possum sightings from the area.

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Our Progress

One of New Zealand's first mainland possum eradication projects is happening in our district on the stunning Whangārei Heads peninsula. This project covers over 9,000ha of diverse landscapes from farmlands and forests to beaches and residential areas.

94%

Landowner support

3,600ha

In 'Detect and Response' mode - Possum Free zone!

2,000ha

In 'Mop up' - on its way to becoming Possum Free

2300+

Toxin stations, traps, and trail cameras installed

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Predator Free Whangārei builds on years of dedicated and successful community predator control in the Whangārei area. We're embarking on this journey so our tamariki (children) can once again see the ngahere (forest) and native taonga (treasures) thrive.

Who’s Involved

This project builds on decades of dedicated and successful community predator control mahi. This project has only been made possible following decades of tireless volunteering, passion and hard work from local landcare groups and the wider community. We extend our thanks to all those who have supported this mahi in the past and to all those who continue to contribute as we move forward towards our predator free vision.

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