by Save the Kiwi | Jun 18, 2021 | Predator Control
An update on the Motutapu Island stoat incursion and Kiwis for kiwi’s response to it In September 2020, a stoat was trapped on Motutapu Island and in October a dog search indicated no further stoat presence. However, in December 2020 two tūturuatu (shore plover) were...
by Save the Kiwi | Jun 8, 2021 | Jobs for Nature, John Bissell, Predator Control
Kia ora team, this month I want to have a wee chat about quality in our trapping regime. It is something that has been on my mind a lot lately. Everywhere I go and everything I read, I am hearing about more, more, more. More traps, more hectares treated, and so on....
by Save the Kiwi | Apr 22, 2021 | John Bissell, Predator Control
Autumn can be an interesting time. The weather is cooling and there is a bit of a ‘get ready for winter’ feel in the air. It is no different in the ngahere. This month I want to talk a bit about stoats. As we all know, stoats are our public enemy number one when it...
by Save the Kiwi | Feb 17, 2021 | Jobs for Nature, John Bissell, Predator Control
Summer can be one of the most important times in the predator hunter’s calendar. Our apex predators (mustelids and feral cats) have done their breeding season and their youngsters are out of the nest and making their own way in the world. So, what does this mean for...
by Save the Kiwi | Feb 17, 2021 | Jobs for Nature, John Bissell, Predator Control
Kia ora! Without sounding too flowery, can I say what an honour it is to take on the new Kiwis for kiwi National Predator Advisor role and work alongside you all in the pursuit of growing our kiwi populations throughout New Zealand. There truly are some inspirational...
by Save the Kiwi | Jan 27, 2021 | Jobs for Nature, John Bissell, Predator Control
Welcome to the team, John – we’re looking forward to creating more kiwi-safe habitat with you! Many of you already know John Bissell as the face of Backblocks Environmental Management Ltd and all things predator control related. Kiwis for kiwi are honoured to welcome...
