Haast Kiwi Sanctuary Trapping

The Department of Conservation seeks skilled contractors for animal pest control of stoats using a network of DOC 200/150 kill traps covering approximately 16,000 hectares in the Haast area. The network includes 180 km of tracks divided into 33 trap lines, with up to 1,159 tunnel boxes containing about 2,300 traps. The contract covers trapping within and around the Haast Tokoeka Kiwi Sanctuary, including alpine traps at 900-1,400m and roadside traps. The work involves servicing traps and maintaining the network. The contract duration is not specified, but the scale suggests a multi-year commitment.