Fundraising for Protect Rakiura Trust
Protect Rakiura from aerial and ground laid toxins that are harmful to the environment, our wildlife and the well-being of people.
Southland
Protect Rakiura Trust is an environmental, community based organisation formed in 2024. We are opposed to the use of harmful toxins for pest / predator management, in particular aerially applied 1080 and brodifacoum.
The Department of Conservation (DOC) with Zero Invasive Predators (ZIP) have aerially sown over 112 tonnes of 1080 bait in Rakiura / Stewart Island in July and August 2025, over 43,000 ha. This is part of a wider, ambitious plan to make the entire Island predator-free. Brodifacoum will also be used.
We believe that 1080 is harmful to the environment and our native wildlife. Aerial applications of toxins are totally indiscriminate.
Known cases of harm to humans, pets and native wildlife, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQRuOj96CRs
Nil/minimal research has been carried out on human health, food, ecosystem impacts, changing pest behaviour/reinvasion issues. Like most places where aerial toxins are applied - detailed biodiversity baseline studies have not been carried out over the entire spectrum of native/endemic wildlife in Rakiura.
Over 80% of the world production of 1080 is used in NZ. A state-owned enterprise manufactures the bait. The cycle of poisoning continues to disrupt our environment with unknown long term consequences.
We urgently need funds to help:
a) raise awareness, provide factual information;
b) carry out baseline monitoring of wildlife and pests/predators;
c) establish safe alternatives targeted to problem areas.
About us
Promoting conservation and protection of New Zealand’s ecosystems, focussing on Stewart Island/Rakiura. Advocating for safe pest/predator management methods and opposing any harmful pest/predator management methods. Support research and baseline studies.
Use of funds
To cover costs including: legal costs, holding community and public meetings, marketing and publicity to raise awareness (e.g. posters), producing a newsletters, assets - laptop, mobile phone, camera, staff and expert assistance.
Other page links
Latest donations
Thank you so much Jaime - this is a great help to us - we are grateful for your support. On behalf of Protect Rakiura Trust
Adam many thanks every $1 counts and we are very grateful for your support - on behalf of the Trustees.
Fantastic to have your support Mary and Lindsay. On behalf of Protect Rakiura Trust.
Many, many thanks for donating Lara - it is appreciated. On behalf of Protect Rakiura Trust.
Many thanks Pedro. Fantastic that you are supporting us. On behalf of Protect Rakiura Trust.
Who's involved?
Our other pages
Page Q&A
One question has been asked already. Check it out and ask yours here.Any concerns?
Report this pageThank the donor
Your message will be displayed on the page and emailed to the donor.
Your new message will also be emailed to the donor.
Saving a blank entry will delete the current comment.