Tutaekurī Trapline
​The Tutaekurī Trapline is a community-led predator control project working alongside the Kaweka Community Catchment Collective to create a continuous pest-free corridor along the awa
90 traps installed.
10 kilometres collectively protected.
One shared goal — restoring biodiversity and protecting our native birds.
A Powerful Collaboration
With the help of dedicated volunteers, we have installed 90 traps along the south side of the Tutaekuri river.
Working in partnership with the Kaweka Community Catchment Collective — who have installed an impressive number of traps on their side — we now have 10 kilometres collectively trapped. Together we are working towards our goal of a pest-free corridor.
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KCCC has already done much of the hard work on the north side of the TutaekurÄ«. By learning from their experience and mirroring that effort on the south side, we’ve been able to build momentum quickly and effectively.
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This partnership is a strong example of catchment groups not working in silos — but genuinely collaborating.​
Sustainability & Long-Term Vision
A long trapline only works if it is maintained consistently.
The biggest challenge isn’t installation — it’s continuity.
Volunteers’ availability naturally changes over time. To manage this, we focus on:
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Clear trapline maps
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Shared responsibility
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Simple, practical systems
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Regular communication
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Building a broad volunteer base
If you would like to contribute to this project by checking and setting traps bi-weekly, please get in touch:
