1. Predator traps are established across all NZMCA Parks within 5-years.
2. NZMCA educates and encourages members to set traps at home.
3. The plan supports local community efforts to eradicate predators.
4. NZMCA volunteers and members are working alongside community groups, iwi, schools, and other key stakeholders to help eradicate predator species.
5. The placement and day-to-day maintenance of predator traps by volunteers and members is carried out safely.
6. Data is recorded to track progress and promote the NZMCA's efforts.

This will be reviewed each year following feedback and on-site observations. For the first two years, we expect 100% of the annual budget will fund the purchasing and maintenance of rat traps suitable to each individual park. Surplus funding may be allocated to purchase traps for other predator species and help support local community initiatives in line with PredatorFree 2050.

After two years, we expect the budget will primarily fund the installation and maintenance of traps for all five predator species listed above. Any surplus funding may go towards local community initiatives in line with PredatorFree 2050.

The safety of NZMCA volunteers, members, and their families (including pets!) visiting NZMCA Parks is paramount. We will only use professionally built traps that are safe from curious wildlife (e.g. Weka), pets and children. Anyone handling traps must familiarise themselves with the following guidelines and any on-site safety instructions. Traps must also meet the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee animal humane guidelines for predators and

For the first six months, the National Office will work alongside a handful of area committees and park custodians across New Zealand to help establish a practical, safe, and low-maintenance approach to laying, monitoring, and emptying rat traps.

An initial step focusing on rat traps will make it easier for us implement this action plan and iron out any kinks in the process. After six months, we will roll the plan out to all other parks before considering options to trap other predators on the above list from year two onwards.