Welcome to Predator Free Paekākāriki!

Predator control helps to protect the local kororā (little blue penguin), our native skinks and geckos, and bird life, and ensure they flourish. 

Predator Free Paekākāriki are helping villagers to get involved in backyard trapping by providing traps, peanut butter bait, resources material, and support networks.  We are also undertaking predator control in parks and public reserves, targeting rats, mustelids and possums.

How do we achieve this?

To have any chance of ridding the village of predators we need to have traps in every 1 in 5 properties across Paekākāriki to ensure sufficient coverage. From the information we have at hand as @ end of 2022, we are sitting at about 1 in 10, halfway there!

Get involved. 

Backyard trapping

Get a trap for your backyard and start helping our native wildlife.

We have individual rat and mice traps for sale, and tunnel trap packages, which include free delivery in the village.  The tunnel trap packages include a rat trap, a wooden tunnel, a jar of peanut butter bait, and instructions. The traps are easy to use, and safe for pets and kids. Complete the ordered form here. 

NOTE: we only supply traps to Paekākāriki residents.

Already have a trap. 

Rodents are fine diners and prefer fresh! Make sure you are checking your traps often, and rebaiting.

Resources and support material available Department of Conservation – Te Papa Atawhai has a good site that covers the basics of backyard trapping. Also check out our resources page. 

Fix and Fogg have very kindly provided the project with end of line peanut butter, not fit for human consumption but ideal as bait free of charge. Swing by the local Paekākāriki Fruit Supply and pick up a free jar from Jono. 

Other ways to get involved 

Lending a hand to neighbours – helping out neighbours who are less able or don’t want to check and reset traps.

Join the Predator Free Paekākāriki team – we can always do with a hand with checking trap lines, occasionally building traps etc. Please email us if you are interested.  

Join our local village predator free Facebook page to connect with other local trappers who can provide tips and advice. 

Predator Free Paekākāriki | Facebook

Traps

Predator Free Paekākāriki Trap Orders (google.com)

Tunnel Trap Package: 1 for $25 or 2 $40
Buy a backyard rat and mouse trap that comes complete with a custom-made wooden tunnel box to keep the trap safe from curious pets and children, and a free jar of peanut butter bait to get you started.

Replacement rat and mouse traps also available to order. 

Backyard trapping guides and support material

Backyard trapping information – where to place your traps, how to set, and how to clear. Department of Conservation – Te Papa Atawhai

How to use trap.nz

Recording trapping data is an important part of backyard trapping. Use the Trap.NZ website or mobile app to make a record of what you’re catching and how often you’re checking your trap.

Join the Trap.nz Predator Free project group here Predator Free Paekakariki | Trap.NZ

Full instructions on how to create an account, join the project and record catches here 

Composting safely

How to compost safely – some great tips on how to compost safely can be found here.

Making your chicken coop less appealing to rodents

Tips to make your chicken coops safer for your feather friends and less enticing to rodents!

March 8, 2023

March 05, 2023

Thank you very much to the Community Board for the recent grant to help with the new community spaces traps, and bait for the traps. Below catch data for the month of February, including the new public spaces traps.

According to our records the village stoat/s is still at large! If you have caught one let us know!. If you would like to record your catch data you can find instructions on how to sign up to the Predator Free Paekakakrik trap.nz project info is in the comments below.

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