Possum catches continue at a low level; the average monthly catch from 34 traps on Mt Aubrey is now 6 possums. When residents started trapping possums on the bush line above Reotahi a few years ago they caught 300 possums over the first 3 years.

Marc Lawrence has continued his work on the wild ginger infestation on the
slopes above The Deck. There are large areas here where ginger is the
dominant plant, on steep and difficult slopes. Mark has put many hours of work into the mammoth task of trying to get this under control. A new bait-line being established in this area which will allow possum and rat control to be started on the Northern slopes of the mountain.
Another new bait-line established earlier in the year on the eastern slopes of the mountain (above Bay View Road) is in operation.
Volunteers have recently commenced work on eliminating the large bamboo patch on the Reotahi Coastal walkway near the Freezing Works.

Thanks to Frank Bates and Jayne Broome
for photos and information