Possums and other pests devastate Northland’s native forests and wildlife, but fightback has seen more than 700,000 pests trapped by conservation groups in the region in the past 10 years.
More than 700,000 pests trapped
Northland’s native forests and wildlife are a lot better off without the 708,536 animal pests trapped by groups and projects linked into Kiwi Coast over the last 10 years. Kiwi Coast co-ordinator Ngaire Sullivan said the pests collectively trapped are testament to the ongoing hard
work of Northlanders on farms, forests and private blocks. In 2021 alone, 116,952 animal pests were trapped by Kiwi Coast groups and projects - that equated to around 2250 trapped pests every week. The 10-year total for the pests now includes 306,217 possums, 273,978 rodents, 12,626 stoats and 8648 feral cats. The Kiwi Coast initiative grows each year and currently has 210 linked entities. The next step of creating pest-free peninsulas is also well under way with Kiwi Coast Trust providing specific support to help co-ordinate and boost the 60,000ha predator control zone in eastern Whangārei with the Northland Regional Council Predator Free Whangārei Project and amplify the Pest Free Purerua Project in the Bay of Islands.
Pop-up gallery featuring local artists in Hikurangi
An exhibition featuring Hikurangi and surrounding areas artists is on show until Sunday, April 30. Studio 53 features a range of art including paintings, ceramics, sculptures and photography. Visit the exhibition at 53 King St, Hikurangi. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 3pm.
Revaluations in the post soon
