You may have seen recently that there have been adaptations to the operational rat pilot due to Omicron disruptions. In the adapted pilot design, there are three separate operational trials to answer the specific questions that island-wide eradication poses. This week, we will outline how each of the trials works and what will be learned from them.

You may have seen recently that there have been adaptations to the operational rat pilot due to Omicron disruptions. In the adapted pilot design, there are three separate operational trials to answer the specific questions that island-wide eradication poses. This week, we will outline how each of the trials works and what will be learned from them.

The Kennedy Point trap trial will run from May to October using only traps to remove rats in the area.

Have you ever considered a job in conservation? Whether you want to just dip your toes in or lay the foundations for a career in the field, Te Korowai o Waiheke has some great opportunities coming up.

As the recently appointed ‘bug guy’ (also ‘bird guy’) in the office, it is not uncommon to come back from the field and find a dead creature sitting on my desk to identify.

Te Korowai o Waiheke Backyard trapping kitsets are now available to purchase on the island, so it seems like a good opportunity to talk about all things rat trapping.

On this day, the 24th of February, we celebrate the collaborative efforts of the island-wide stoat eradication project as it reaches its second anniversary.

Faced with disruptions associated with the Omicron outbreak in New Zealand, Te Korowai o Waiheke has taken technical advice to modify the rat eradication pilot beginning on May 2nd.

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between shorebirds and seabirds?