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Local Matters - Pest control impact monitored

Pest control impact monitored Volunteer Derek Kelsey with a tracking tunnel. In May Forest & Bird’s Pest Free Hibiscus Coast Project carried out a second round of pest animal monitoring in parks and on private land where they manage predator control. Staff and volunteers used 238 tracking tunnels and wax tags to detect pest animals, with a focus on rats and possums. The wooden tunnels were specially made by the Hibiscus Men’s Shed. This year, geography students from Ōrewa College also learned about pest animal monitoring from project manager Jenny Hanwell, and installed two monitoring lines. In May, only 18 percent of the monitoring devices showed evidence of rats and just one percent indicated possums were present.

Local Matters - Men's Shed off the ground

Men’s Shed off the ground Construction commenced recently on the Hibiscus Men’s Shed’s new premises on the old bowling greens near the rugby club in Silverdale. The footings and underground electrics are in and concrete is due to be poured this week. Chair Maurice Browning says it has been a long time coming “especially with the disruptive year we’ve all experienced”. He credits the hard working trustees and support from local businesses with the progress. “This new build will allow our membership and community involvement to expand,” he says. The Shed will include a commercial kitchen and lounge for community events.