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Protecting native species like this jewelled gecko is what inspires predator free apprentices. Photo: Jenilee Hill

Qualifying for the good fight

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By Ruth Soukoutou

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By Ruth Soukoutou

A two-year apprentice programme is producing the next generation of conservationists ready to fight for a predator-free New Zealand. By Allison Hess

A grand vision was declared six years ago: to transform New Zealand into a predator-free haven by 2050. From the shores of remote islands to the depths of ancient forests, Wilderness ventures into the lives of four predator-free apprentice graduates. The dynamic duo Aidan Braid and Jamie Hickling work for the Mammalian Corrections Unit (MCU) […]

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