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Taranaki Predator Free Hui

When
26 Jun 2026, 9:00am–4:30pm NZST
Where
The Devon Hotel
390 Devon Street East, Strandon, New Plymouth 4312, New Zealand
Organised by
Predator Free New Zealand Trust and Wild for Taranaki

About the event

Join us for fresh ideas, practical advice or a bit of inspiration for your predator control efforts. This Predator Free Hui is an event for people protecting nature in backyards, parks, reserves and local landscapes.

You’ll hear talks from experts, including:

Fine-tuning your predator control
Cam Speedy, wildlife biologist

Feral cats and where we’re at with Predator Free 2050
Jessi Morgan, Predator Free New Zealand Trust

Genuine partnerships and working with others
Paul Stanley Ward, Capital Kiwi

Predator free tools and technology: what’s next?
Dan Tompkins, Ngā Ara Whetū 

Insights into local progress
Nick Heslop, Towards a Predator-Free Taranaki & Kat Turton, Te Papa Atawhai

The next evolution of restoration on Taranaki Mounga
Sean Zieltjes, Taranaki Mounga Limited 

We’ll also have exhibitors showcasing the latest advances in predator control technology, including AI capabilities, self-resetting traps and more.

This event is free and fully catered, and is hosted by Wild For Taranaki and Predator Free New Zealand Trust and supported by Towards Predator-Free Taranaki.

Tickets are limited; be sure to register.