Predator Free BOP is a community led, backyard trapping initiative that aims to bring native birds back to our suburbs and help make NZ predator free by 2050.
The biggest threat to our native birds are the rats who have taken over our native bush and urban areas. With one rat likely to kill up to 50 birds in its lifetime we need your help to get rid of rats and give our native species a fighting chance.
Our goal
Our goal is to get a backyard trap into one in five houses in suburban Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty. That would mean there’s around 12,000 traps which is how many it will take to turn the table on pests.
How to get involved
With the help of our sponsors, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Tauranga City Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Envirohub, NZ Landcare Trust, Bay Conservation Alliance and Department of Conservation. We’re giving away one trap per household to those living in Tauranga City and the Western Bay of Plenty.
The commitment we ask from you is to keep your trap set and baited at all times and to log your kills online. A pretty sweet deal!
To get a trap, check the Groups page for a local representative to pick up a trap from, or contact us.
At this stage we are unable to supply free traps to people outside of the Tauranga and Western Bay districts, but hope to roll out there in the future. Check out our Get Started page for advice on where to purchase a trap, or if you get in touch we may be able to connect you with a local trapping group.
Predator Free BOP in Schools
If your school/kura or early childhood centre is interested in learning more about trapping, native birds, and our role in New Zealand’s biosecurity - contact us! We offer both theoretical and hands on support to schools and teachers to get you up and running.