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Three feral cats in one photo – monitoring shows predators aplenty on Rakiura

Department of Conservation — 11/07/2025

Striking remote camera images show introduced predators are abundant on Rakiura/Stewart Island, and they need to be urgently controlled this winter.

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Preparing for a new generation of ‘underbirds’ on Rakiura

Department of Conservation — 03/07/2025

This winter, with introduced predators hungry and lurking, critical action is being taken to help one of the world’s most endangered birds produce a new generation of chicks on Rakiura/Stewart Island.

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Kākāpō breeding season raises stakes for Predator Free Rakiura

Department of Conservation — 27/06/2025

With a bumper breeding season forecast for kākāpō in 2026, we explain why eradicating introduced predators from Rakiura/Stewart Island is critical, so this iconic parrot has space to grow along with other threatened species.