Annual Report 2021

Explore Predator Free Dunedin’s interactive annual report or watch the recording of our Annual General Meeting online.

An update from Jinty MacTavish

Outgoing Chair — Predator Free Dunedin

“What a whirlwind the past year has been for the whole Predator Free Dunedin whānau! Despite the challenges posed by a global pandemic, we have made big strides with lots being achieved in the field.”

An update from Sally Peart

Incoming Chair — Predator Free Dunedin

The Predator Free Dunedin Trust is excited to welcome Sally Peart as its new Independent Chair.

An update from Rhys Millar

Project Lead — Predator Free Dunedin

“Our three delivery partners, 22 member organisations and hundreds of volunteers are working hard to protect native biodiversity and strengthen communities across Ōtepoti.”

Our impact

This year, Predator Free Dunedin and its delivery partners have seen major outcomes for native biodiversity in Ōtepoti/Dunedin. With more than 6,300 devices on the ground and 850+ volunteers working to achieve our vision.

760

Volunteers

50479

Rats, possums and mustelids removed to date

7600

Devices on the ground to date

80

Different native bird species seen in Ōtepoti/Dunedin

Delivery Partner Updates

Biodiversity in Ōtepoti/Dunedin

As the wildlife capital of New Zealand, Dunedin is uniquely placed to see biodiversity benefits from predator control. Explore our map of interesting observations, outcomes, and discover some of the native taoka species we’re protecting.

Research

Our work is informed by research partnerships with Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research and the University of Otago. Read more about how local efforts are developing the knowledge required to achieve our goal.

How many possums are in urban Dunedin?

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What are the barriers to possum trapping?

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Spatial ecology of possums in Dunedin.

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Funders

Predator Free 2050 Limited is the principal funder of Predator Free Dunedin having committed $4.33 million in co-funding over five years (from 2019 to 2023).

Otago Regional Council has committed $1.5 million in funding over five years (from 2019 to 2023).

Dunedin City Council has committed $850,000 in funding over five years (from 2019 to 2023). It has also included predator control work on council reserve land totaling $500,000 as an in-kind contribution and is the delivery partner for our City Sanctuary project.

About the Trust

VISION

“Once upon a time, Ōtepoti would have had the most incredible bird song. Predator Free Dunedin plans to bring it back. To make the city a place where every child knows and loves our native fauna –a place where wildlife and communities can thrive.”

MISSION

"The Predator Free Dunedin Trust promotes the conservation, preservation and protection of New Zealand’s native species to enrich our environment and communities through the long-term goal of eradicating introduced predators, such as possums, mustelids and rodents from Aotearoa."

TRUSTEES