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The Government is investing $3.9 million to expand Predator Free 2050 work in Otago, extending predator eradication efforts around Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula.
The three-year investment will support the removal of stoats, feral cats and possums from Port Chalmers to Orokonui Ecosanctuary, the Aramoana Peninsula and north to Blueskin Bay, while helping protect the Otago Peninsula’s existing possum-free status.
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says the investment builds on the success of Predator Free Dunedin.
“This means more protection for native wildlife, stronger biodiversity and more opportunities for locals and visitors to enjoy Otago’s natural environment.
“We are backing projects with proven results, strong public support and the potential to provide a model for other parts of New Zealand.”
The project will also trial AI-enabled traps, improved predator detection and rapid-response technology as part of the next phase of Predator Free 2050.
