Predator Free Tamahere has received a Waikato District Council Mayoral Award for Environment. This recognition belongs to our whole community, and we hope it encourages even more people to keep looking after the special place we all call home.

Someone recently asked what to plant to encourage kererū into their garden. The answer isn't one perfect tree – it's about providing food and habitat through the seasons.

Many people around Tamahere are noticing more rats and mice this winter. Here are some practical tips for getting on top of them before spring arrives.

Thanks to generous local support, Predator Free Tamahere now has a dedicated storage shed for traps, bait and equipment.

Visitors from across the Waikato joined Predator Free Tamahere for a guided walk through the Tamahere Reserve

Local Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award participants are learning trapping and conservation skills while helping protect native wildlife.

Predator Free Tamahere has formally established the Predator Free Tamahere Conservation Trust — an important step that strengthens governance and supports the next phase of community-led predator control.

Possums walking straight past your traps? You're not alone. Some possums become surprisingly trap shy, but a few small changes to trap placement, bait and timing can make all the difference.

From student artwork to permanent signage, the new bat sign in Tamahere highlights the presence of long-tailed bats and the community effort behind making our special neighbours more visible.

Bird-song AI, good company and cake — our December gathering with Len Trigg marked our 10,000th pest removed and another strong year for Predator Free Tamahere.

Years of restoration planting and new gully access are helping improve habitat and support wider conservation efforts in Tamahere.

Recent ferret sightings in Tamahere are a timely reminder that these predators pose a serious risk to wildlife — and that well-placed well-maintained traps work.

Ollie has quietly checked the Mangaharekeke gully trapline since 2023. His steady mahi helps keep predator numbers low and gives local wildlife a better chance.

Recent kākā sightings in Tamahere indicate more young birds exploring before nesting —please report any sightings to the Waikato kākā project or contact us to share the details!

SSCIF support from Waikato Regional Council has strengthened predator control in Tamahere’s gullies, supporting native wildlife alongside restoration planting.

Our partnership with Fulton Hogan’s Waikato team has been a huge success, with five AT220 traps along the Waikato Expressway removing 647 pests - including our 9000th catch!

We’re excited to celebrate another Predator Free Tamahere milestone - removing 8000 pests!

Since our group started in June 2022, our trapping efforts have led to a steady increase in possum catches, with November and December being our busiest months. As of November 2024, we’ve trapped over 1,180 possums, significantly helping protect our native wildlife.

We recently visited Matangi Primary and Pentagon Early Learning Centre to talk about pest control and trapping. The kids were really interested, asking great questions about how traps work and how we can protect our native wildlife from pests.