14/10/2026
At just 11 years old, Taane Mills already has a vision for his valley.
Growing up on a farm in the Ōtuwhero Valley, trapping has been part of Taane’s life for as long as he can remember. These days, he’s putting that knowledge to work protecting whio and other native wildlife - and he wants more kids to get involved.
He’s even writing his own children’s book, The Pig Trap, based on his real-life adventures, with one simple goal: “to get more kids into trapping.”
Swipe through to meet Taane and hear what he hopes his valley will look like in 10 or 20 years.
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