Launched in October, Kei Hea Ngā Kākā? is a citizen science project initiated by Orokonui Ecosanctuary to learn more about where kākā are going, what they are doing and whether they are safe.

With bird breeding season upon us, Halo staff and volunteers have been setting up traps as fast as they can.

Differing types of predator excluder fences have been trialled over the years. While many are very effective at keeping out four-legged foes, the cost of building such fences is off-putting if not prohibitive.

She’s passionate, talented and gets things done. Jinty MacTavish is known to many people and has a rich history in serving Dunedin’s communities.

With their large bodies, tiny heads and white singlets — we all know the “whoosh-whoosh” of kererū wings overhead (and the crash of branches that often follows).

Over the past year, OSPRI and their TBfree contractor, High Country Contracting, have made a huge amount of progress towards eradicating bovine TB from around Dunedin: The number of infected herds is down from nine to zero.

In July, a community information session in Maori Hill saw 20 people come along to find out how they can get involved with backyard trapping.

We are delighted to share the news that Predator Free Dunedin is a finalist in the 2020 Sustainable Business Network Awards in the Outstanding Collaboration category!

Marcia Dale and Rod Morris, together with plenty of help from volunteers, ran the fourth annual bird call workshop at Portobello last month.

A collaboration between OSPRI and the Halo Project shows it doesn’t matter so much why we do it, it’s doing the mahi that counts.

City Sanctuary beautifully captures the community’s collective vision to create a sanctuary for native wildlife to return and flourish in Dunedin’s urban and city area.