Communities, Kaitiakitanga, Conservation | Urban Pest Control
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When Scott Tipping and his family moved to a property bordered by the Otaika Reserve in Whangārei, an unexpected encounter set off a chain of events that would transform their lives and their More
Predator Free Onerahi is uniting residents in a shared mission, leading a transformative effort along the popular Waimahanga Track to restore the area's natural habitat. Since November 2022, this More
A dedicated team of residents on Parihaka have taken on the mantle of guardianship over their slice of paradise and native bush. John Ward and his neighbours have been maintaining a trapline that has More
Haemish Reid, a resident of Millington Road in Maunu, has witnessed a remarkable transformation in his backyard over the past few years. What once seemed like a quiet patch of land has now become a More
From vibrant green geckos to elusive Hochstetter's frogs, Northland is home to a diverse and unique range of native plants and animals. Of course, you are probably familiar with some of our more More
Give a weed an inch, and it'll take a (back)yard. Unfortunately, this is evident in the spread of invasive weeds, such as climbing asparagus, tree privet, Taiwan cherry tree, bungalow palm, More
As 2023 draws to a close, Tiakina Whangārei is taking a moment to celebrate this year’s wins - from fostering community engagement in the predator-free movement to distributing over 300 traps to the More
The best conservation results happen when local communities are empowered and Pest Free Kamo is one such success story. Te Kamo’s residents are lucky to have multiple pockets of beautiful More
The 2023 Whangārei bird counts show us that urban forests are vital habitats for our native birds. Birds are an excellent indicator of environmental health as they thrive in areas with healthy More
Whangārei’s most iconic landmark, Parihaka Reserve, is now better protected against introduced predators thanks to Long Term Plan funding from the Whangarei District Council. Tiakina More
A new initiative to support residents with pest animal and plant control in Kamo has hit the ground running after a successful community workshop held by Tiakina Whangārei and Kamo Community Inc in More
The change of season signals a drop in temperatures but an increase in rat numbers, making it the perfect time for Onerahi residents to grab a free backyard trap. “As we say goodbye to summer and More
