Helping Wild Kiwi Thrive

This map represents real-time trapping data from our project area, including the count of total predators removed.  An outer hexagon represents trap density for the area, and the the inner hexagon represents catches. The more red the colour, the higher the density / catches.

Touch a hexagon for breakdown numbers per trap.

Thanks to Groundtruth and Trap.NZ for this amazing resource!

The TCKC family is sad to have lost one of its earliest and most steadfast supporters with the recent passing of long-time Tapu Valley identity Des Veal. Des has been with us from the very first meeting, leading by example as one of the initial landowners to have traps established on his property.

He gave moral and practical support, including donations that directly funded a trapline. His passion and commitment to the group saw him being named as Patron. It was a very proud moment for all when Des released our first kiwi chick, Namunamu, into the area at Te Mata.

Our heartfelt condolences to the Veal family and it’s a fitting tribute to Des’s years of commitment that kiwi prints have recently been found on the Veal trapline.

Okioki i runga i te rangimarie, rest in peace.