by Save the Kiwi | Sep 5, 2023 | Chasing Zero, Jobs for Nature, John Bissell, Predator Control
“Who ya gonna call?” when you experience a significant predation event has now been answered. In late July a small group of proven predator hunters gathered at Blue Lake in Rotorua for what was the first Predator Response Team hui. The team was handpicked...
by Save the Kiwi | Jul 11, 2023 | Chasing Zero, Predator Control
Just Over a year ago, I started a conversation about cats and the associated issues around them. Since then, I’ve had a great response from all sides. I haven’t set out to offend anyone, but rather to have an honest up-front conversation about the issues at hand and...
by Save the Kiwi | May 19, 2023 | Chasing Zero, Jobs for Nature, John Bissell, Predator Control
Kia ora team, There is always much to discuss around the trap line. This month, I want to discuss what I call the ‘trap and hope’ epidemic. Everywhere we are working in the predator control front, we are increasing the hectares under control and the species targeted....
by Save the Kiwi | Nov 23, 2022 | Chasing Zero, John Bissell, Predator Control
How you set and maintain your DOC 200 and 250 traps will determine your trapping success. Setting traps and simply getting them out there is half the job when it comes to predator control, right? In fact, maintaining those traps, consistently trying and testing your...
by Save the Kiwi | Aug 11, 2022 | John Bissell, Predator Control
Kia ora team, Well, we had quite a reaction to the previous blog on cats. Given it was somewhat of a controversial subject, I was pleased to hear that you considered that I had got the balance right. And when you talk about nature and working to protect it, balance is...
by Save the Kiwi | Jun 22, 2022 | Case Studies, Jobs for Nature, Predator Control
“When people start to understand each other’s projects and become part of something bigger at a regional level, the dynamic changes. Having that regional focus makes a big difference.” The Coromandel has a long, strong, and very proud history of kiwi conservation....
