Trapping Innovation at Farewell Spit
At the windswept edge of Te Tauihu, where the land stretches into the sea, a quiet community trapping revolution is taking place — thanks to two dedicated locals, Neville and Paddy. Neville, a skilled (semi-retired) mechanic, and Paddy, Manager of Farewell Spit Eco Tours, have been working together since 2012 to trap invasive pests at […]
School Plantings Bloom
Thanks to special funding from Trees That Count, Battle for the Banded Rail has helped inspire the next generation of kaitiaki (guardians) by bringing more tamariki into the field than ever before. Over the last planting season, 466 school children from six local schools rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty, planting 2,565 […]