Predator Free 2050 project partners meet in Napier

It was a milestone to celebrate and chance for different project to learn from each other, Predator Free 2050 Limited chief executive Abbie Reynolds said. Photo / Warren Buckland

New Zealand is one step closer to being predator free by 2050.

More than 80 people involved in large scale Predator Free projects around the country met in Napier last week to share learnings from their projects.

Predator Free 2050 Limited chief executive Abbie Reynolds said it was about bringing together the 18 landscape projects being funded around the country.

"It's about making sure what we are learning is being shared by all of the projects doing the work."

Eradication was still a new approach that they were learning about, she said.

Napier hosted more than 80 people involved in Predator Free projects around the country last week. Photo / Warren Buckland

"One of the really important conversations was about how to engage with the community and make sure they're involved.

"Although the goals are on eradication, the people are the focus."

From the Chatham Islands, to Whangārei and Invercargill, there were lots of different approaches being employed on more than 800,000 hectares across New Zealand , she said.

"That's a milestone to celebrate."

In Hawke's Bay the work involves predator eradication, species and habitat restoration, research, and community engagement and education.