January 2022

Kea News

The kea shown in our November news has been named Morehu - survivor.

The exciting news from this year is that six kea chicks, from two nest sites that were monitored and protected , have fledged.

Kea nest 2021

To read more about the kea chicks click here. This is the item from Stuff- we were one of the good news stories in the national media.

News from the Trap Lines

The new trap line from Lakehead to swing bridge, swing bridge to Coldwater is now operating and was checked on 13th January. The Coldwater line had catches of 4 stoats and 1 rat.

This trap line is part of the Te Whakarauore Whio Friends of Rotoiti project. We have extended the DOC trap line of 30 double set traps and added another 70 double set traps to a total of 100. The coordinator for this line is Butch Goodwin.

Trapping is operating as usual on all other lines. Catches are low - with stoats and possums making up most of the catches.

The new T Rex traps and boxes are being installed along the Village Lines.