Trapping Project

Ōtākaro Urban Trapping Project – Ōtautahi

The Ōtākaro Urban Trapping Project is a community-led, volunteer-driven initiative working to reduce rats, mice, and hedgehogs in the Red Zone and along the Green Spine from the City Centre through Dallington, Avonside, and out to Wainoni.

We support local groups and residents in setting up and monitoring traps in their backyards, helping to protect native birds and wildlife.

Our journey began in 2019 at the beautiful Richmond Community Garden and has since grown, thanks to the dedication of volunteers and funding from Predator Free NZ, enabling us to expand across the urban corridor.

Get involved!
Whether you’re a backyard trapper or part of a community group, we’ll help you get started and support you along the way.

📧 Email: admin@richmondcommunitygarden.co.nz
📱 Phone: 027 808 0693

Join us in this nationwide effort to give native birds and other wildlife a safer, predator-free environment!