The Press. 6 June 2025 Akaroa township has been declared free of possums. No possum had been detected in the township since December 27, except for two sightings on May 24. Pest Free Banks Peninsula believed it was the same individual captured twice on a… Read More »No more possums in Akaroa township, trappers declare
Pest Free Banks Peninsula is urging the community to report any possum sightings, following its months-long ‘mop up’ operation, which has shown no detectable possum activity in the township. “Saying there are no possums in town is a very bold statement to make,” says Wildside… Read More »Akaroa township is possum free! You can help us keep it that way!
Brush-tailed pests are being killed by the thousand near Christchurch, with spectacular results. Newsroom article on 9.5.2025. With his fruit trees, veggie garden, and native bush getting frequently munched, Toni Williams turned to trapping and hunting possums. The Fire and Emergency New Zealand staffer –… Read More »Dawn chorus returns after millions pumped into possum problem
If you’re out for a wee bike ride along the Little River Rail Trail, you’ll notice our cool new signs…we have installed an Active Fence along there. It is designed to stop pest animals (hedgehogs, possums, stoats, weasels and ferrets) entering Kaitorete, which is home… Read More »Active Fence now on Kaitorete to stop predator Reinvasion