Long-Tailed Bats Return to Wakapuaka: A Promising Sign of Restoration Success
Exciting news for the Wakapuaka Mouri project — the nationally critical long-tailed bat (pekapeka-tou-roa) has been detected along the restored banks of the Wakapuaka River, just 15km from Nelson’s CBD.
Joining Forces to Restore Onetahua
A 200-hectare block of land at Pūponga Farm Park, previously used for farming, is set to become a biodiversity hotspot, thanks to a new restoration project led by HealthPost Nature Trust in partnership with DOC, Manawhenua ki Mohua, and Pest Free Onetahua.
A Few Words on the Counting Side of Conservation
My first job after I graduated with an ecology-based degree in 1965 was with the Wildlife Service, an ancestor of DOC. On my first day at work, I was summoned to meet the director, who congratulated me on being the first woman scientist to join the Service.
Pest Free Onetahua’s on a Roll
Exciting progress is underway for Pest Free Onetahua! With the arrival of over 1,000 new traps the project has shifted to ground-based pest control, replacing the previously planned aerial toxin drop. In January, starting at the far end of Onetahua/Farewell Spit the team set up a dense trapping network to eliminate possums in a rolling […]
Battle for the Banded Rail Summer Newsletter
Discover the latest news and updates from the Battle for the Banded Rail
Battle for the Banded Rail Spring Newsletter
Discover the exciting news and updates from the Battle for the Banded Rail
The Predator Free Activator Initiative in Nelson and Tasman
In an era where environmental concerns are at the forefront of global discussion, local initiatives are crucial in nurturing community-driven conservation. To strengthen networks of conservation groups, the Predator Free New Zealand Trust (PFNZ) and Tasman Environmental Trust (TET) are piloting a new ‘Predator Free Activator’ role here in Nelson Tasman. The role itself revolves […]
Harmony Unleashed: Kina Bird Song’s Take The Lead Campaign Paves the Way for Birds to Soar
From Motueka to Tasman, and Kina to Jackett Island, a dedicated initiative is safeguarding endangered native birds. Kina Bird Song is on a mission to raise awareness about the threat posed by ‘man’s best friend’ to native birdlife. At the forefront of this mission is the ‘Take the Lead’ campaign, a rallying call to dog […]
Conservation Hero Cam Speedy
Cam Speedy wants to equip volunteers with the knowledge and expertise needed to engage in successful predator control. He envisages a future of smart, connected people, all working together to hold the line against invasive species. Cam Speedy is a highly experienced freelance wildlife biologist and predator control specialist based in the Central North Island. […]