Protecting Pukekohe’s native wildlife, together
From reserve traplines to trapping in our own backyards, Pukekohe residents work together to make conservation part of the community.
Why this project matters
As an established town at the heart of Franklin, Pukekohe brings together urban neighbourhoods, surrounding farmland and pockets of native bush. Streams, gardens and public green spaces provide important habitat for native plants and wildlife, connecting nature with everyday community life.
Introduced predators such as rats, possums and stoats put pressure on native birds and other wildlife. Tackling these pests across a wider area helps reduce the gaps between individual efforts and gives native species a better chance to thrive.
Across Pukekohe, community volunteers are already making a difference by running traplines in Rooseville Park and other public spaces. These efforts help protect shared green spaces, while backyard trapping and responsible pest control on rural and lifestyle properties can extend that protection across the wider landscape.
Whether you live in the heart of town, on the edge of a reserve or on a rural property, you can play a part. Setting and maintaining traps, checking for pest activity and encouraging neighbours to get involved all contribute to a more connected approach to conservation.
When community traplines, backyard trapping and rural pest control work alongside one another, the collective impact can be much greater. Together, Pukekohe residents can help protect local biodiversity and create a healthier environment where native wildlife can thrive.
Get involved in Pukekohe
1. Join the Pukekohe project newsletter
2. Get in touch with the local project coordinator
Email: contact@tearahikoi.nz
3. Check out our events calendar
Pukekohe Predator Control Education & Supply Days are held monthly on 2nd Tuesday of each month (except January).
📍 Farrell's Nurseries, 46 Pollock Road, Pukekohe 🕘 9am-1pm
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 Pukekohe project
Join the Pukekohe 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.
