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Bait Station Detox
28 February 2025
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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, please text Tim when you finish each of your lines. Please also text them when you are back at the Red Barn/completely done.
If you run into trouble and need assistance on the day, this 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 D-Block Extreme. Please read up on it below.
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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!!
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.
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2. Download the mobile app
On your phone, download the app.
Log into your account in the 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.
In the app, in ‘Karioi Project - Bait Lines’, click Menu (the 3 lines in the top right corner.)
Map Settings - change “Max tileset size” from 100 to 500. Set limit.
Refresh map tiles (at the top)
Tap the back arrow in the top left corner.
Go to My Projects - Karioi Project- Bait Lines
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…
Return any gear/bait/rubbish to the Red Barn - labelled bins will be available. Please keep fresh toxins separate from old mouldy bait.
Text the H&S extraordinaire to say you’re done.
Wash your hands, have a cuppa.
You are now free to go - thank you for your help!!
PS - Is this your first time?
If so, watch these short videos for an insight into what to expect.