Predator Free Cromwell
Community - Environment - Balance
Predator Free Cromwell is a community-led initiative bringing people together to protect and restore the unique wildlife and natural places that make our area special. Through predator control, supporting local wildlife, education and community action, we're creating a healthier environment where native birds, lizards, insects and plants can thrive. Whether you check a trap, care for a nesting platform, monitor wildlife or simply learn more about nature, everyone can play a part.
This is something we’re building together
A number of native species in the wider Cromwell district are endangered or ‘at risk’.
Both verbal reports and video footage show the recovery of our native species is being hindered by introduced predators, including rats, stoats, ferrets, weasels, possums, hedgehogs and feral felines.
If we do nothing, we lose everything.
Small actions become big changes
From DIY tracking tunnels and chew cards, to setting traps, problem-solving, and using trap.nz
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BOOKED ON A TRAINING OR JOINING AN ACTIVITY?
BORROWING TRAPS FROM OUR TRAP LIBRARY?
Click here to read the Hazard Register
Click here to access your Health & Safety Plan
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LAND OWNER / OCCUPIER?
Click here to allow access to your property for Predator Free activities
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Bank Account for Koha and Donations:
Cromwell & Districts Community Trust 02-0920-0035433-00
(Code: PFC; Ref: your surname)
Our Current Projects
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eRATication
Yes … the predator we love to hate! This one’s having fantail for dinner.
Cromwell’s ‘eRATication’ project, supported by Predator Free NZ, helps us discover more about rats, their numbers, habits and their impact here - and do something about it.
Image credit: David Mudge, DoC
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Tracker Tuesdays
Tracker Tuesdays is a valuable tool for getting wise about our trapping efforts for the best success! It’s also something everyone can get involved in.
It’s fun! It’s easy! And you’re helping our native birds and other species to thrive.
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Community Trap Library
We get numerous calls from people wanting to know what to do about a possum, rat, stoat, ferret or other predator problem! We are building a Trap Library, with traps and other resources, and training those who want to evict introduced predators from their property.
Image credit: Mary Hinsen, PFC
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Growing Kaitiakitanga
Launched on September 1, 2025 and funded by the Otago Regional Council’s Ecofund, ‘Growing Kaitiakitanga’ is an exciting, whole community learning and action initiative. There’s something for everyone - no matter what age or interest.
Image credit: Mary Hinsen, PFC
PREDATOR FREE CROMWELL GOALS:
Educate
Increase environmental awareness and understanding
Be a hub for local environmental education, information and resources
Protect
Design and undertake initiatives to protect our local native flora and fauna
Support the efforts of local environmental groups
Restore
Restore environmental balance and health