Predator Free Hawke's Bay has caught more than 8000 predators since 2011, thanks to trapping technology enhancing the region's native biodiversity and inspiring national conservation efforts.
"The new technological developments we're seeing are helping us become more efficient at predator control. We're using more effective wirelessly monitored traps, long-lasting lures, trap design and networks that are really game changing. You can keep an eye on our trap counts which are continuously updated on our new website," says Hawke's Bay Regional Council project lead biodiversity, Wendy Rakete-Stones.
"I've been blown away by the level of involvement from the community, and am really encouraged by how dedicated people are to work together. Only by working side by side can we become predator free."
Hawke's Bay Regional Council manager catchment services, Campbell Leckie, says Predator Free Hawke's Bay continues to be a national leader.
"I'm so proud of what we've achieved together with our communities. From launching our predator free restoration project Whakatipu Mahia, to seeing native bird populations flourishing, teaching our teachers about using nature as a classroom, to doing research and enabling hapu and community to reconnect with nature. It's great that we can now celebrate and promote these successes on our new website," he says.
