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“Our goal is to get all the rats off the island.”

Department of Conservation — 09/08/2024

An ambitious goal to eradicate rats from two islands in the Palmerston Atoll Cook Islands has been underway. We take a look at how it’s going.

In Animal pests, Biosecurity, Climate change, Islands, Jobs at DOC, Pest-free islands, Rangers conservation, Pest control, pests, predators, rat eradication, rats, Staff

Celebrating 20 years of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest island eradication of predators – Part 1

Department of Conservation — 09/05/2024

We’re celebrating 20 years of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest predator free project to-date. Hear from former DOC ranger, Lindsay Wilson, who experienced the world first rat eradication on Campbell Island.

Tackling four unique rat habitats on Waiheke Island

Department of Conservation — 21/07/2023

Imagine a Waiheke Island that is a haven for unique and ancient species of birds, lizards, insects and plants. Unfortunately, harmful introduced rats pose a threat. One Waiheke conservation project is tackling the problem.