A pest-control funding trial that gave community groups better access to vital resources was so successful in 2025 it’s coming back later this year. The Small Scale Community Initiatives Hub Fund helped nine groups across Central and South Waikato by providing more than 320 traps, 1.5 tonnes of lure, pest plant control supplies, monitoring equipment, and other essential resources. By purchasing through Go Eco's Buyers Collective, the funding achieved 17% greater purchasing p

Fraser Smith’s Jack Russell May knows the location of every trap between Hamilton's Anzac and Cobham bridges and has dutifully tagged along on the family's daily “rat run” since it began in 2020. The Smiths had noticed evidence of pests along the river path as they cycled to and from Hamilton East School. Last year, Fraser was appointed predator control advisor for Hamilton City Council in the natural areas team. This team is focussed on restoring and maintaining Kirikiriroa’

Waikato Regional Council is piloting a new spatial data management tool designed to support community-led biodiversity projects. Kete Taiao Waikato can be used on desktop or mobile to record things like planting, pest control (animals and plants), monitoring and volunteer hours, all in one place. It works in the field and makes it easier to plan activities, track progress, and report on what’s being achieved. Click here to watch a short demo of what can be done. If you're