Join The Forest Bridge Trust for an afternoon focused on predator control, technology and protecting our local native wildlife.
Spring is an important time to keep predator control efforts going. As stoats and other predators become more active, the work happening in backyards, reserves and community trapping networks makes a real difference. The growing number of native birds and other taonga species being seen across our region is a result of communities getting involved and putting in the mahi.
On the day:
- Welcome and introductions
- Technology in predator control
- Alex from The Forest Bridge Trust's Pest Control Team will share how technology is being used to improve predator control and support community trapping
- Kiwi monitoring update
- Find out what recent kiwi monitoring is revealing about kiwi recovery and movement across Rodney and Kaipara.
Screening: Stoat’s Last Stand
Watch the short film that won Best Tertiary Film at the 2026 DOC Edge Film Festival, followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Aaron Cluka.
Celium network demonstration
Michelle will demonstrate how the Celium network can be used to support predator control and monitoring.
Trap refresh and repair
Bring along your traps for a check, repair or refresh and get advice from the team on keeping your trapping gear working effectively.
Kauri dieback information
Learn more about kauri dieback and how we can help protect our precious kauri.
There will also be plenty of opportunity to meet and chat with The Forest Bridge Trust team, find out what’s happening in your area and connect with others involved in predator control.
Why get involved?
You don't need to be an expert to make a difference. Whether you already check traps regularly or are interested in getting started, there are local groups, people and resources that can help.
Spring is a crucial time to keep trapping. Every trap checked and every predator removed helps give native wildlife a better chance to survive and breed. The return of kiwi and the increase in other native birdlife across our region is being supported by the ongoing mahi of local communities.
Come along, learn what’s new, get your trapping gear sorted and connect with others who are working to protect our local taonga.
This event is proudly supported by funding from the Rodney Local Board.