Predator Free Wānaka
Our mission: thriving native wildlife in the Upper Clutha, seeing more tūī, kārearea, grebes, geckos & skinks
Restoration through action
We’re on a mission to eliminate introduced predators and restore our ecosystems.
We are a 100% volunteer-driven, community-led organisation, united by a shared commitment to seeing our native wildlife thrive.
Our team of over 140 volunteers contribute their time and effort to targeting introduced predators, setting and monitoring traps, and raising awareness.
Click here to find where our trap lines are in the Upper Clutha.
Protecting our native wildlife
Our native wildlife needs our support. Introduced predators such as rats, stoats, hedgehogs, and possums are putting immense pressure on our unique ecosystems, affecting native birds as well as skinks and geckos. These species are an integral part of our natural heritage, found nowhere else in the world.
Around 35 native species in our region are currently threatened with extinction.
With proactive efforts, we can protect these precious taonga (treasures) and ensure their survival for generations to come.
Thanks to the dedication of our volunteers and supporters, we’re seeing signs of recovery:
Increased sightings of native birds like the tūī, korimako (bellbird), and kererū
Improved nesting success rates in monitored areas.
We can do our critical work because of our amazing supporters!
There is still so much more to do and you can help. When you give a monthly donation, you support us to build traps, supply bait, and expand our trap lines.
The difference we’re making
