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Pekapeka / New Zealand long-tailed bat

$267 of $2,000 goal

Given by 4 generous donors in around 8 months

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These aerial insectivores feed on small moths, midges, mosquitoes and beetles.

Auckland

These tiny bats are about the size of your thumb, weighing just 8-11 grams and can fly at 60kmph with a range of more than 100km2! They are found nowhere else in the world, and are at serious risk, classified as threatened - nationally critical.

With over 75% of our indigenous species at risk of extinction*, the Pest Free Waitākere Ranges Alliance is raising funds to help defend the many special species of the Waitākere Ranges.

Thank you for your support of this amazing little bat!

*Extinction threat to indigenous species | Stats NZ. (n.d.). Www.stats.govt.nz. https://www.stats.govt.nz/indicators/extinction-threat-to-indigenous-species/

About us

The Pest Free Waitākere Ranges Alliance (PFWRA) is an alliance of networks and groups restoring biodiversity in the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area.

Use of funds

All funds raised will be used to resource volunteer groups to improve habitat, keep predators in check, and undertake monitoring activity to give pekapeka, and the other special species of the Waitākere Ranges, the best chance possible.

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peka 5 hours ago

A thanks you to the work you do!! From Otago Polytechnic studying design in product, fashion and communications. We created a lavender and wheat bag with a pekapeka printed on top made from 100% recycled materials. This product was hand crafted by us packaged and displayed at our market day toda. We sold our product to the public of Dunedin and students to raise awareness and money to donate towards protecting Pekapeka.

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Pest Free Waitākere Ranges Alliance (PFWRA)

Kia ora Otago Polytech Design Students! Huge thanks for your awesome donation! Your pekapeka wheat bag project was a fantastic idea. We're very grateful for your initiative and generosity.