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New stoat bait a 30-year journey for predator-free scientist 

frainger —  21/05/2026 — 19 Comments

DOC scientist, Elaine Murphy, talks about a new bait she’s developed to target stoats, and why she’s a big believer in Predator Free 2050.

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Ballet dancers ‘go wild’ for Predator Free 2050  

Department of Conservation —  09/04/2026 — 1 Comment

We’re launching a new Predator Free 2050 video – Let Nature Go Wild – that features the Royal New Zealand Ballet.

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How one man did his bit to help make Otago Peninsula possum-free 

Department of Conservation —  26/03/2026 — 1 Comment

When the Otago Peninsula was declared possum‑free, it marked a major milestone for the predator‑free movement and the communities who made it possible.

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Photo of a kākāpā on Whenua Hou

Whenua Hou an inspiration for Rakiura wildlife recovery

Department of Conservation —  03/02/2026 — 4 Comments

Learn about the rare native animals thriving on one of the most coveted predator free islands in New Zealand and why the island holds huge significance for conservationists and Ngāi Tahu descendants.

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What you need to know now feral cats are on the Predator Free 2050 list 

Department of Conservation —  10/12/2025

Feral cats are being included because they are a major threat to native wildlife. The list includes the most harmful introduced predators that we aim to eradicate from Aotearoa. 

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