About Predator Free Tamahere
Who We Are
Predator Free Tamahere is a local community-led project working to protect native wildlife and improve biodiversity across Tamahere’s gardens, gullies, streams and river margins.
Predator Free Tamahere operates through Predator Free Tamahere Conservation Trust, a registered charity (CC64177).
Our vision is to hear korimako/bellbird singing again throughout Tamahere.
Our work takes place within the rohe of Ngāti Hauā and we acknowledge their deep connection to these lands and waterways.
What We Do
We focus on practical predator control, especially rats, mice, possums and mustelids — stoats, weasels and ferrets.
Our work includes:
supporting residents to trap effectively on their own properties
encouraging more people to record catches through our Trap.NZ project
lending and supplying traps where appropriate
installing and maintaining traps in reserves, gullies and priority habitat areas
sharing practical advice through local events, newsletters and website resources
using trapping data to guide where we focus next
We know rabbits are a local issue, but rabbit control is not our main focus.
Why It Matters
Tamahere’s gullies, streams and river corridors provide important habitat for native birds, bats, lizards and insects.
By reducing predators and supporting habitat restoration, local residents can help protect native wildlife and strengthen biodiversity across Tamahere.
How to Get Involved
Whether you are new to trapping, already recording catches, interested in volunteering, or simply want to support the project, there are several ways to help.
Check out Getting Started with Predator Control
Join our Trap.NZ Project
Sign Up for Updates and Information
Donate to Predator Free Tamahere
Contact Us if you’re keen to volunteer
Not ready to start trapping yet?
Our sign-up form is a simple way to stay connected, ask questions, request information, hear about community events and receive occasional project updates.
Together, we’re making Tamahere safer for wildlife.