Bringing native wildlife back to Maraetai and Beachlands
From our backyards to our coastal bush, local people are working together to reduce pest predators and help our native species thrive.
Why this project matters
From backyard trapping to neighbourhood action, Predator Free Maraetai & Beachlands is helping local people protect the wildlife that makes this coastal community so special.
By reducing introduced predators and encouraging native plants and birds to flourish, the group is creating healthier habitats and inspiring more residents to become part of the Predator Free 2050 journey.
Get involved with Predator Free Maraetai & Beachlands
1. Join the Maraetai & Beachlands project newsletter
2. Get in touch with the local project coordinator
Contact: Gerry Whitehouse
Email: gerry@tearahikoi.nz
3. Check out our events calendar
See what's coming up in your local area and across our rohe.
Already have traps and bait stations?
We would love it if you could map them on Trap.NZ, and, even better, keep records of what you catch (Don’t worry, the exact locations are kept private, it just lets us know roughly where action is happening in the area).
How to map your traps and bait stations and keep records
1 – Register on Trap.nz
2 – Join the Maraetai & Beachlands project
Join the Predator Free Maraetai & Beachlands project
4 – Use the app to map your traps and bait stations and to keep records
Map your traps and bait stations and to keep records of when they’re rebaited and when captures happen. Check out trap.nz's handy 'Getting Started' info to learn the basics of using this powerful conservation platform.
When nature thrives, we all thrive.
Te Ara Hīkoi empowers communities across Franklin to protect and restore nature through predator control, habitat restoration, pest plant management, and conservation education.
