Animal Pest Control

To reduce the risk to birdlife from pests, and thanks to funding from the Ministry for the Environment, the Pōrangahau Catchment Group has a network of 200 traps in place across approximately 1,500 hectares at the Pōrangahau estuary. The idea for the project was sparked in response to a discussion on Facebook about an increase in the presence of pests at Pōrangahau village.

WHY DO WE DO THIS?

Pōrangahau estuary is a tidal lagoon with significant ecology, as well as cultural and spiritual values. In addition to the critically-endanged matuku-hūrepo (Australasian bittern), we are also fortunate to have other taonga (valued treasure) bird species living at the estuary: pohowera/tūturiwhatu (banded dotterel, kuaka (the bar-tailed godwit) and kōtuku ngutupapa (royal spoonbill).