What are our next steps?

Working together towards a Predator Free Bay of Plenty

Imagine a Bay of Plenty where native birdsong is part of everyday life, our green spaces are thriving, and native wildlife has a safer place to live.

A predator free Bay of Plenty is a big goal, but big conservation change starts with communities taking action together.

Learning from Predator Free Wellington

On Saturday 10th October 2026, Predator Free Bay of Plenty hosted a public hui exploring what a predator-free future could look like for our region.

We were joined by Alastair Henshaw from Predator Free Wellington, who shared the story of how the Miramar Peninsula became predator-free. Alastair talked about how the project started, what they have achieved, the impacts they have seen, and the lessons they have learnt along the way. The presentation was followed by a panel discussion with local experts and leaders, from Department of Conservation, Tauranga City Council, Bay Conservation Alliance and the Kōkako Ecosystem Expansion Programme, Space for Nature and Predator Free Bay of Plenty. 

Panel: Michael Barton - Tauranga City Council. Emma Cronin - Bay Conservation Alliance & Kōkako Ecosystem Expansion Programme. Rose Riley - Predator Free Bay of Plenty & Space for Nature. Pim De Monchy - Department of Conservation

If you missed the hui but would like to hear what was discussed, you can watch a recording of the meeting here.