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The Predator Free 2050 goal is built on a foundation of strong community conservation efforts [10] with over 2,000 community groups across New Zealand taking part in predator control efforts. Those community efforts are supported by the Predator Free New Zealand Trust , a charity founded in 2013 with express purpose of advocating for community ...
The Trust's primary goal is to connect and energise communities [6] across New Zealand to participate in predator control activities. [7] It emphasises the importance of local involvement in conservation efforts, [8] encouraging individuals and community groups to engage in monitoring, trapping, and educating [9] others about the impacts of invasive species on native wildlife. [10]
He chaired the Kiwi Trust, a group dedicated to protecting kiwi from extinction and sat on the board of Predator Free 2050 Ltd, [28] the company overseeing Crown investment pertaining to Predator Free 2050 research and project support. Fenwick undertook conservation efforts specific to his home town of Auckland, New Zealand.
In 2023, the BBC described him as a champion of New Zealand's initiative to eradicate predators in New Zealand to save native birds by 2050, called Predator Free 2050 Ltd, a public body. BBC reported that he "did much" to give scientific backing to the project. [ 6 ]
[8] [2] Brunton is an advocate for eliminating introduced mammalian predators from New Zealand as part of the Predator-Free 2050 initiative. [9] She was also a vocal opponent of Massey University's proposal to move most science faculty and courses to the Palmerston North campus. [10] [11] [12]
Her previous appointments include: Chair of Predator Free 2050; [6] Director of Hirepool Group and OTTP New Zealand Forest Investments; Deputy Chair of Radio New Zealand; [7] and Chair of Landcare Research New Zealand. [8] She was also a board member of the External Reporting Board (XRB). [9]
Sanson planned to volunteer for Predator Free 2050 and the Backcountry Trust (which maintains tramping huts). [9] When leaving his role at DOC, it paid over $5,000 on leaving presents for Sanson. The expense was criticised by the Taxpayers' Union and Sanson had suggested returning the presents after learning the value and that DOC had paid for ...
The minister oversees and appoints members of the 15 regional conservation boards, the 29 reserves boards, the Fish & Game Council (and regional Fish & Game Councils), the Game Animal Council, the Game Bird Habitat Trust Board, the New Zealand Conservation Authority, and Predator Free 2050 Limited. [4] [5]