FullStop Traps

30/09/2026

Thanks to the generosity of the Simplicity Foundation, we’re helping community groups grow their backyard trapping and get more people involved.

30/09/2026

Federated Farmers wants councils to introduce compulsory cat desexing and microchipping, saying unwanted domestic cats are contributing to feral populations and livestock disease. Link in comments

29/09/2026

Greenpeace Aotearoa has joined a trade complaint to the European Union, over the New Zealand Government's backtracking on climate action.

Over the last three years, we've seen this Government undermine the vast majority of New Zealand's climate policy, often explicitly to benefit polluting industries like the oil and gas sector or the agricultural industry.

Now it’s time for them to face the consequences.

That’s why we’re joining the EU organisation Both ENDS in calling on the European Union to hold New Zealand to account for climate inaction. We don't take this kind of action lightly - but after several years of engaging in good faith with Government processes, it's become clear that this is a necessary next step.

TAKE ACTION: share this post, then sign the petition linked in the comments to call on our Government to cut climate pollution from intensive dairy NOW.

12/08/2026

There’s a lot of birdlife and biodiversity at the Otipua Wetlands, and this spring we want to give it a helping hand! 🐦🌿

What people may not realise is just how far this area has come. Once a drained paddock, it has been transformed through many hours of volunteer work, turning it into a sanctuary for our local biodiversity.

Lots of our beautiful manu call this area home. You might spot Royal Spoonbills, Pied Stilt, NZ Scaup or even a White Heron / Kotuku, plus many more in this area.

People have trapped at Otipua Wetlands in the past, but there hasn't been an active trapline for a while. We’d love to get a crew together and start a new one!

Do you have traps sitting at home that aren’t being used? Or would you like to sponsor a trap to help get things up and running again?

We’d love to hear from you! THANK YOU!

📞 Give Alice a call at the Eco Centre or email [email protected] if you’d like to have a chat about getting involved.

03/08/2026

26/07/2026

The finish line is in sight for a major project to protect one of South Canterbury’s most significant native forests.

Friends of Studholme Bush (FOSB) is close to completing a nine-kilometre pest-proof fence around the 281-hectare reserve.

The latest work includes upgrading 2.5km of fencing along the Waimate Gorge railway line to keep wallabies out. Just 1.2km of major fencing remains, along with smaller sections connecting with the Waimate Trail.

Once the reserve is fully enclosed, attention will turn to removing an estimated 1500 wallabies trapped inside and giving the native bush and wildlife a chance to recover.

Local pest-control contractor Shane Mathews has removed almost 3,000 wallabies, possums, goats and pigs from Studholme Bush so far.

“The community support behind this project has been outstanding, and we’re excited to be approaching the next stage of restoring and protecting Studholme Bush for future generations.”

Pictured: Members of FOSB and The Waimate Trail team walk the fenceline in March 2026.

13/07/2026

11/07/2026

29/06/2026

Cats! Feral Cats 🐈‍⬛