Restoring our island song together
Mā te mahi ngātahi e ora ai te tangi o ngā manu tīoriori

Together, we can make Waiheke the world’s first predator-free urban island, creating a haven where native wildlife can thrive.

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Don’t delay: report that stoat today

Community stoat sightings have been critical to the success of the project so far. Allowing the team to quickly focus on the right areas. Let us know the location of the sighting, the direction the stoat was travelling in and if possible a contact phone number.

We are very keen to hear about any stoat sightings. Please call us on 0800 BIRDSONG, email frank@tekorowaiowaiheke.org or fill out the online form.

Stoat eradication project progress

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9

TOTAL STOATS CAUGHT

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7231

TOTAL TRAPS SERVICED

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2%

INCREASE IN NATIVE BIRDS*

*5-minute bird count, 2024 vs 2020

  • 76% increase in native birds counted

    76% increase in native birds counted

    5-minute bird count, 2024 vs 2020

    Photo by Deborah Stokes

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  • Get involved

    You can help by donating, reporting stoat sightings, or joining a community pest control initiative.

  • Stoat eradication

    Stoat eradication

    Discover more about stoats, the eradication project, its progress, and how you can contribute to its success.

  • Rat removal trials

    Rat removal trials

    Find out what we’ve learned so far about removing all rats from Waiheke, as well as some DIY rat control tips.

  • Impacts & research

    Check out how annual bird counts are tracking, as well as community research reports.

Wildlife hub

Learn more about Waiheke’s fascinating wildlife and check out the latest news

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Watch: What does being predator-free mean to the community?

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