by Save the Kiwi | Dec 1, 2021 | Jobs for Nature, John Bissell, Predator Control
Kia ora team, as I sit here, it is warm and the grass in my paddocks is already seeding. The season of plenty is in full swing and many of our native and non-native species are in full family mode, making the most of the time of plenty with young mouths to feed. But...
by Save the Kiwi | Aug 12, 2021 | Jobs for Nature, John Bissell, Predator Control
Predation events are becoming increasingly common. Unfortunately, it’s often no longer if it will happen, but when. So how do you respond to a predation event in the fastest and most effective way possible? National Predator Advisor John Bissell discusses the anatomy...
by Save the Kiwi | Jun 8, 2021 | Jobs for Nature, John Bissell, Predator Control
Kia ora team, this month I want to have a wee chat about quality in our trapping regime. It is something that has been on my mind a lot lately. Everywhere I go and everything I read, I am hearing about more, more, more. More traps, more hectares treated, and so on....
by Save the Kiwi | Apr 22, 2021 | John Bissell, Predator Control
Autumn can be an interesting time. The weather is cooling and there is a bit of a ‘get ready for winter’ feel in the air. It is no different in the ngahere. This month I want to talk a bit about stoats. As we all know, stoats are our public enemy number one when it...
by Save the Kiwi | Feb 17, 2021 | Jobs for Nature, John Bissell, Predator Control
Summer can be one of the most important times in the predator hunter’s calendar. Our apex predators (mustelids and feral cats) have done their breeding season and their youngsters are out of the nest and making their own way in the world. So, what does this mean for...
by Save the Kiwi | Feb 17, 2021 | Jobs for Nature, John Bissell, Predator Control
Kia ora! Without sounding too flowery, can I say what an honour it is to take on the new Kiwis for kiwi National Predator Advisor role and work alongside you all in the pursuit of growing our kiwi populations throughout New Zealand. There truly are some inspirational...