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Biosecurity remains top of mind for residents

This story was taken from our 2023/24 impact report . The Miramar community are essential for spotting rat invaders; they are our constant eyes and ears on the ground. Reporting possible rat activity is quick and easy, and for residents of Miramar it’s a natural expression of kaitiakitanga (guardianship). Read more

Posted: 13 January 2025

Predator Free Wellington aim for pest-free Newtown, Ōwhiro Bay in 2025

This article was written by Nick James for RNZ on 28 December 2024. Predator Free Wellington (PFW) is aiming for a pest-free Newtown and Ōwhiro Bay by the end of 2025. The push is part of the group's wider project that aims to eliminate pests across the entire Wellington region. The project is split into… Read more

Posted: 7 January 2025

How we caught the Miramar stoat

This story was taken from our 2023/24 impact report . Following the successful elimination of rats and mustelids from Miramar Peninsula, the project has been entrusted to the local community for ongoing biosecurity management. Returning control to the community does not equate to abandonment; rather, it… Read more

Posted: 9 December 2024

Wellington’s hill-dwelling rats lined up for ‘best last meal’

This article was written by Kevin Norquay for The Post on 18 November 2024 . About 30,000 rats dwelling on hills from Mt Victoria south to Houghton Bay are headed for their last supper. Having eliminated Miramar of rats, stoats and weasels, James Willcocks and his Predator Free Wellington team have decked… Read more

Posted: 18 November 2024

Impact stories: Increase in native birdlife

Qualitative evaluation – Most Significant Change … To better understand the impact of the Te Motu Kairangi, Miramar Peninsula project at a deeper level, Predator Free Wellington is capturing stories from residents, volunteers, staff and key stakeholders about changes that may have resulted from involvement… Read more

Posted: 15 November 2024

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      • Assessing the effects of predator control and habitat on lizards in an urban landscape (2025) – external link
      • Webinar - Analysis of Predator Free Wellington data from Miramar (2024)
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