Predator Free BOP

Predator Free BOP Predator Free BOP is a community initiative to trap rats in order to protect our native birds. We are aiming to get a rat trap in every fifth backyard.

We cover the suburban Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty area.

Should cats be kept inside at night? 🌙🐱Some cat owners swear by it, while others worry it's unfair on their feline frien...
23/06/2026

Should cats be kept inside at night? 🌙🐱
Some cat owners swear by it, while others worry it's unfair on their feline friends.
What does the research say about keeping cats indoors overnight? Does it benefit wildlife? Does it affect your cat's wellbeing?
We'll be discussing the facts, common myths, and practical tips during our Responsible Cat Ownership Webinar tonight at 6:30pm.
Be sure to register via the link: https://f.mtr.cool/jnhfoaolfw

Microchipping Cats 🐱If your cat went missing tomorrow, would you be able to find them?Microchipping is one of the simple...
23/06/2026

Microchipping Cats 🐱
If your cat went missing tomorrow, would you be able to find them?

Microchipping is one of the simplest ways to help reunite lost cats with their owners, but many people aren't sure how it works or whether their cat should be microchipped.

Join us for our Responsible Cat Ownership Webinar tomorrow (24 June) as we unpack the facts about microchipping cats.

Register via the link: https://f.mtr.cool/ijjttmnnkb

Should all cats be desexed? 🐱There is currently no blanket national law requiring cats to be desexed in New Zealand. How...
22/06/2026

Should all cats be desexed? 🐱

There is currently no blanket national law requiring cats to be desexed in New Zealand.

However, some councils are beginning to introduce local bylaws requiring cats to be desexed by a certain age.

What are the benefits of desexing? Are there any downsides? And what does responsible cat ownership look like?

We'll be exploring these questions and more during our upcoming Responsible Cat Ownership Webinar this Wednesday, 24 June.

Register via the link: https://f.mtr.cool/itlonlrmum

22/06/2026

Looking for a quick and easy way to log your predator catches? Try using the free Green Team App!

How to log your catch:
Open the app → tap the menu icon (top right) → select “Predator Free” → enter your predator type, number of catches, date and location → hit “Submit My Catch

It only takes a minute to log, but that data is important to help build a clearer picture of predator activity across the Bay of Plenty, supporting smarter trapping and better outcomes on the ground 💚

Give it a go next time you check your traps!

Download here: https://f.mtr.cool/wtzxzsprjx

This NZ Volunteer Week, we want to say a huge thank you to all of our Predator Free volunteers and community leaders (wi...
15/06/2026

This NZ Volunteer Week, we want to say a huge thank you to all of our Predator Free volunteers and community leaders (with many more not pictured)

Your time, energy, and dedication are making a real difference for our native wildlife and the future of our environment. From registering or checking traps, to inspiring others in your communities, your efforts help create safer habitats for our native biodiversity

We are incredibly grateful for the passion and hard work you put in. Thank you for being part of the Predator Free movement 💚

Check out these awesome predator catches! A great reminder to reset your traps this weekend
12/06/2026

Check out these awesome predator catches! A great reminder to reset your traps this weekend

09/06/2026

Want to help your rat trap last longer? 🐀

A little maintenance goes a long way

🔹 Scrub the trap with a wire brush to remove dirt and rust
🔹 Apply a natural vegetable-based oil (avoid synthetic or chemical aerosol sprays)
🔹 Work the oil into the mechanism by setting and releasing the trap a few times
🔹 You can also soak the entire trap in oil overnight

Regular maintenance helps keep the mechanism moving freely so your trap stays sensitive and effective for longer 💚

Check out last months logged predator catches! Keep up the great work everyone!!
03/06/2026

Check out last months logged predator catches! Keep up the great work everyone!!

And that's a wrap on our possum trapping competition!A huge congratulations to our top possum trappers, Isaac and Craig,...
02/06/2026

And that's a wrap on our possum trapping competition!

A huge congratulations to our top possum trappers, Isaac and Craig, with an incredible 13 possum catches logged! What an awesome effort and contribution to protecting our native wildlife 🌿👏

Well done as well to our lucky draw winner Aliz, enjoy your prize! 🎉

Thankyou to all the trappers who took part, and keep up the great work!

This weekend is your last chance to enter into the possum trapping competition, winners will be announced next week!!
29/05/2026

This weekend is your last chance to enter into the possum trapping competition, winners will be announced next week!!

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31b Glasgow Street
Tauranga

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

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+6475786664

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