We need you to help our native taonga thrive.

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Get outdoors, meet people in your local community, learn new skills and contribute to conservation and climate action efforts.

There are heaps of ways to get involved.

Upcoming events

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    Trapper training

    Thu 5 Mar 7:00-9:00pm

    This is a highly practical hands-on workshop held in Whitby that teaches you safe techniques by experienced trappers.

    To register please send your name, address and contact details to predatorfreeporirua@gmail.com

    Click Here
  • Annual Guardians of Pauatahanui Inlet Cleanup

    GOPI Inlet Clean Up

    Sun 8 Mar 2026 10:30am - 12pm

    Meet at Browns Bay Carpark

    Wear warm clothes and strong shoes or boots. Gloves, hi-viz vests and rubbish bags are supplied.

    Click Here

Get a trap

Get help to set up a trap in your backyard or local area. No experience needed! A koha for the trap is optional.

Sign up for a trap

Look after a trapline

Spend two hours a month maintaining a line of traps in a local reserve. No experience needed - training and equipment provided.

Sign up for trapline training

Volunteer your skills

If you have time to help with coordination, online comms, building traps or community engagement in an ongoing way, we’d love to hear from you.

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Sign up to volunteer

Why volunteer?

  • Man in forest holding animal trap with captured rodent, wearing glasses and winter clothing.

    Pete

    “I love being outdoors in the bush while helping the local community.”

  • Woman kneeling in a forest setting next to a wooden animal trap, holding a bottle. The trap is set on the ground and surrounded by green foliage.

    Vanessa

    “It’s only a small time commitment so really doable, even with a busy family household.”

  • Person adjusting a yellow device attached to a tree in a forested area.

    Karen

    “Seeing all the native birds we now have in Whitby…doing my little bit makes it all worth while.”

  • Man in orange safety vest inspecting item outdoors

    Blair

    “It’s a wonderful opportunity to include my children and teach them values about caring for the environment and responsibility.”

  • Person in an orange vest in a forest setting, examining a wildlife trap with plants around.

    Laura

    “It's been lovely getting to meet more locals through this group.”

  • A person with a hat and colorful shirt holding a red trash bag and a litter picker in a forested area, participating in a cleanup activity.

    John

    “The birdlife has increased in the forest. It’s very rewarding to see these changes.”

  • Person squatting in a wooded area, pointing at a fungus on the ground with fallen leaves and holding a fern.

    Ames

    “Feels good to know we’re making a small but noticeable difference!'“

  • Person smiling, wearing sunglasses and a cap, holding a small dead animal by a trap in a garden area, surrounded by large leafy plants.

    Rachel

    “I love that it makes you feel more connected to your local community and area.”