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Bait Station Detox

26 February 2026

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Intro video for the day’s plan:

The gist of it is, there’s not a whole lot of toxins left in the bait stations, so if everyone could bring along secateurs, small hand saws, short loppers, and other track maintenance tools, that would make the day quite productive!

  • Over the last few years, we have added an extensive network of bait stations on Karioi (public and private land) to support our trapping efforts and enhance biodiversity by bringing back populations of local seabirds and forest birds.

    Volunteers are a key part of this work and as a result, some significant conservation gains have been made with seabird / ōi chicks fledging again. Despite this huge community effort, we must continuously reduce rat and possum populations to achieve long-term conservation outcomes.

    Intensive predator control will greatly enhance biodiversity, improve forest health and specifically benefit resident forest bird populations of the bellbird, kāka, tomtits, tūī, kererū, pekapeka and ruru.

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Where to meet: 754 Te Hutewai Rd (the Red-Brown Barn)

When: by 8 am

This will give you time to pack your bag, pick up toxins, map and gear and get acquainted with the day's proceedings.  You may even have a cuppa.

We’ll begin the health and safety briefing at 8.30 am, and depart shortly after.

 

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Health and Safety

Emergency contacts - please save the following numbers in your phone.

  • Kristel (Project manager) 027 427 6242

  • Jasmine (Volunteers coordinator) 021 732 378

  • Isabelle (Ops) 021 175 6708

The H&S check-in person will be Tim.

His number is 021 116 0120.

Please add him as a contact.

On Detox Day, you’ll text Tim when you finish each of your lines. Please also text him when you’re back at the Red Barn and completely done.

If you run into trouble and need assistance on the day, he is also the person to call.

Handling Toxins

We are handling toxins, which should (obviously) not be ingested or inhaled.

We suggest:

  • Using gloves.

  • Bringing a wet cloth and hand sanitiser to wash your hands before eating.

The old toxin we are pulling out is called Ditrac. Please read up on it below.

Ditrac

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Gear List

We have spares for some of these items - so ask if you don’t have the right gear.

  • Food and water for the day

  • Pack: 40 - 60L - bigger than a typical school bag!!

  • NEW: Secateurs, hand saw, small loppers, etc.

  • Spare warm layers and a jacket for wet weather

  • Good tramping boots or trail running shoes - the terrain can get rough!

  • First aid kit

  • Fully charged phone - with Trap.nz app (see below)

  • No 2 square head screwdriver

  • Gloves

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Trap.NZ

Please do this ASAP (well before Deploy Day). This will ensure you have full access to the "‘Karioi Project - Bait Lines’ project on Trap.nz.

New to trap.nz?

1. Register!

  • Head to Trap.nz to register (it’s free)

  • Verify your account (check your email for link)

  • Join ‘Karioi Project - Bait Lines’ project by clicking “join” here!

  • One of our admins will need to approve your request (allow 12-24h)

2. Download the mobile app

Everyone, do this:

* The lines are often updated, so even if you’ve done this before - please do it again - to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.

  1. In the app, in ‘Karioi Project - Bait Lines’, click Menu (the 3 lines in the top right corner.)

  2. Map Settings - change “Max tileset size” from 100 to 500. Set limit.

  3. Refresh map tiles (at the top)

  4. Tap the back arrow in the top left corner.

  5. Go to My Projects - Karioi Project- Bait Lines

  6. Zoom in to ensure you can not only see colourful lines (left image below), but individual bait stations icons & codes (right image below).

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At the end of the day…

  1. Return any gear/bait/rubbish to the Red Barn - labelled bins will be available. Please keep fresh toxins separate from old mouldy bait.

  2. Text the H&S extraordinaire to say you’re done.

  3. Wash your hands, have a cuppa.

  4. You are now free to go - thank you for your help!!

Not sure what to expect in terms of tracks? Here’s a sneak peek!

PS - Is this your first time?

If so, watch these short videos for an insight into what to expect.

Please note that the video describes how to fill a station, but we will be emptying stations this week!

Here’s a look at how to service a bait station.

You made it to the end

Thank you!

See you soon.