Sep 1, 2020
VIP Applications - supporting you to do great things.
Do you have a weeding task you simply can't tackle because it’s too steep, dangerous, or the pest plant infestation is too big? Do you...
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Sep 1, 2020
Citizen Science month is extended!
COVID-19 level three may have temporarily stopped us from getting out into reserves to track predators, but you can still take part and...
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Aug 24, 2020
Moreporks And How To Find Them
Have you heard the ringing ‘more-pork’ call of our native owl recently? Luckily, for those of us living in Kaipātiki, our patchwork of nativ
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Jul 30, 2020
An insight into the Pest Free Tuff Crater group.
Fantastic volunteers Anne, Paul, Dave take a break in the sunshine for a photo. Pest plant coordinator Nic Charlton spoke to volunteers...
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Jul 1, 2020
Important restoration mahi (work) around Waipa street.
Pest Plant Hit Squad members Roger and Paul ready to tackle moth plant near Waipa Street. The pest plant hit squad tackled a range of...
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Jun 29, 2020
Fresh air, exercise and wonderful people - Volunteer opportunities this July/August.
Each season brings a different kind of enjoyment when out in the bush. The sights and smells, and living things to be found in winter in...
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Jun 29, 2020
Feathery Visitors - Spotted in May and June
Great news! Local resident Sally who has been controlling predators and restoring her property in Northcote has recently shared this...
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Jun 15, 2020
Auckland Council Emergency Budget for 2020-2021.
Please endeavour to send in your feedback on these considerations prior to 19th June. Feedback can be made on-line at Emergency Budget...
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May 29, 2020
“It feels good to be doing something positive and for the greater good”.
Last year one of our fabulous people was nominated for a Pest Free Kaipatiki volunteer award. He was nominated for this award due to...
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May 29, 2020
Kauri Dieback Certification Training - June 2020
We are offering free training on how to look after kauri trees while conducting pest control or restoration work. If you want to continue...
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Apr 29, 2020
Cabin fever getting you? Here are a few suggestions:
What can individuals do under COVID-19 Level 3? Here are Pest Free Kaipatiki’s thoughts for you to consider……· Activities are still at...
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Apr 29, 2020
Replenishing your pest control resources
With the move from to Alert Level 3, PFK are organising a way Kaipatiki residents and community members can safely access the pest...
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Apr 29, 2020
Kauri Glen Reserve Update
Kauri Glen Reserve, as the name suggests is home to many magnificent kauri and is an amazing ecological asset in Kaipatiki. While the...
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Apr 29, 2020
Tomtit in Kaipātiki
Female – note the classy orange boots and the white wing flash. A NZ native White Breasted tomtit or miromiro (Petroica macrocephala) was...
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Apr 29, 2020
Backyard Biodiversity Challenge
The most observed species: The South African mantis (image credits John B., iNaturalist, licence CC BY-NC 4.0) It's been over three weeks...
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Apr 1, 2020
April predator pulse
People at home, already with traps and resources ready to go you should start their pulse in April as usual. Make sure if you use DITRAC...
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Apr 1, 2020
Halo happenings
Two Saturday's prior we had a great day engaging with people in the newly launched halo surrounding Fernglen, Muriel Fisher, Kauri Park...
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Apr 1, 2020
A trailer with the Wow Factor!
You have probably heard that PFK were lucky enough to get funding from Auckland Council for a trailer for use at events and working bee....
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Apr 1, 2020
Virtual volunteer activities in April
Pest Free Kaipāitki are looking for volunteers who can assist us virtually in the month of April. Below are a list of activities that we...
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Apr 1, 2020
Tui Williams joins the team as a new Community Activator
Tui joins the Pest Free Kaipātiki team as PFK's new Community Activator. Tui has a background in community building and engagement. She...
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