Waiheke Ratbusters

Waiheke Ratbusters is an Auckland Council funded rat control project. Historically a baiting project on Council Reserves, for years around 50 volunteers have given their time and energy to monitor, bait and trap in reserves and coastal walkways all over Waiheke. They have been joined by a growing number of community groups (30 or more) which are controlling pests within their neighbourhood, school or providing a protective halo around a reserve. Hence we now operate on both public and private land, wherever there is the passion to enhance biodiversity. Our volunteers do amazing mahi within their local areas, and also participate in the wider challenge of creating a Predator Free Waiheke.