Ngā kōrero hou mō te kaupapa mahi ki Kawau
Kawau project operational updates
Keep up with important operational updates related to the Kawau Island pest eradication activities.
Introduction
The success of this programme, initially and long term, depends on the support and involvement of Kawau Island’s community. Auckland Council is committed to working with you, keeping you up to date and listening to your feedback.
This is your page to keep up with all the important updates on the Kawau Island pest eradication programme and some of the environmental outcomes we hope to celebrate in the future.
Note
As of 20 August 2026, night-time firearms operations associated with this project remain suspended pending investigation into a serious hunting incident.
Update: October 2026 - Possum Team Activities
The Pest Free Kawau possum team, Cam Gray and Kiri Stack with conservation dogs Cossie and Beck, will be working in the Department of Conservation Historic and Recreational Reserves, October as follows:
Please contact kawau@islandconservation.org if you have any questions about upcoming activities.
WHEN
- Monday 12 - Thursday 15 October
- During daylight hours
WHAT
- Daytime possum survey using trained indicator dogs to track fresh possum sign.
- If fresh sign is found, traps are placed off the ground for safety.
WHERE
- Block 1, Department of Conservation Historic Reserve
- Department of Conservation Stoney Hill Recreational Reserve
Other Planned Work:
- Routine fence inspections and maintenance
- Wildlife camera servicing and data collection
The following map of Kawau Island shows Block 1, Department of Conservation Historic Reserve and Stoney Hill Recreational Reserve in green.
Further information
Visit the Kawau project news and key safety information webpage. Also refer to the Kawau Island eradication project factsheet for landowners and residents (PDF 1.85MB) and the dog protection factsheet (PDF 1.02MB) for further information.
Questions or concerns
Phone 09 301 0101. Email kawauislandproject@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Previous updates
Check out previous updates - May to Nov 2025 (PDF 156KB).
