The Project
We're a community conservation group, our aim: to restore vibrant kiwi, native bird, invertebrate and plant populations in this urban community. Our project area covers 1,750 hectares on the Kerikeri Peninsula including two DoC reserves, farmland and residential housing.
250+ properties/areas under pest control
110+ active trappers
27,000+ pests removed
Trap your property
Live on the Kerikeri Peninsula and like to start trapping? We can calculate what you'll need and provide traps and training at no charge.
Call Dean 027 243 1777 or email us
Drive slow at night
Kiwi killed on our 10km stretch of roading 2023 - 4
2022 - 5 | 2021 - 4 | 2020 - 5 | 2019 - 7 | 2018 - 6
Report a catch
Email us your catches and you're in the monthly draw for one of these beautiful Lynda Harris native bird coffee mugs :)
Catch records
Our trap network map, catch records by pest/area and graphs
Seen a stoat on the peninsula? Please get in touch, phone the number above or email us at dean@kpcct.kiwi We'll arrange to get a trap set up.
Kiwi Zone 101
Essential information for all of us living in a kiwi zone
Guidelines for dog owners living in a kiwi zoneCats & wildlife
Cats can be undermining the work we all do for nature. Aussies have recognised the problem and there’s some really interesting changes people are making so they can enjoy their pets and their native wildlife coming back to life.
Latest News
January 2024 Newsletter
NRC's fantastic booklet on native trees and plants.Join our mailing list
Trailcam videos
Donate
Please consider making a donation to support the continuation of the work of the Trust. It would be hugely helpful to us.
How your donation will help:
- Pay our professional trapper to maintain the stoat trap network, a key component in protecting kiwi and other native birds
- Purchase baits, lures and traps for our network
- Obtain native trees to plant in community areas and to manage weeds
- Maintain our signage, education activities and website
We are now a registered charity CC59325. Donations over $5 are tax deductible.
Our time spent in running the Trust is entirely voluntary.
Supported by
Generous local residents
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