All of September starting Conservation Week 2025 Join Predator Free Timaru this September for our Heaviest Possum & Heaviest Rat Competition – with awesome prizes up for grabs for both Adults AND Kids! 
When: September 1–30, 2025
Where: Submit your entries in the Predator Free Timaru Facebook Group, by Email, or PM us directly! timarupf@gmail.com
Categories & Prizes:Adult Heaviest Possum – Win a Doc200 trap
Adult Heaviest Rat – Win a Rat Tunnel
Kids Heaviest Possum – Win a Metal Bird + Book
Kids Heaviest Rat – Win a Rat Tunnel + Book
Most Kills Logged on Trap.NZ – Win a Metal Bird Mini + Book
Plus spot prizes for extra entries, photos, and community spirit!
Adult Heaviest Rat – Win a Rat Tunnel
Kids Heaviest Possum – Win a Metal Bird + Book
Kids Heaviest Rat – Win a Rat Tunnel + Book
Most Kills Logged on Trap.NZ – Win a Metal Bird Mini + Book
Plus spot prizes for extra entries, photos, and community spirit!
Thank you to Fullstop Traps and committee members for donating the prizes.
How to Enter:– Trap a possum or rat anytime during September.
– Weigh it on a scale and take a clear photo showing the weight (kg/g).
– Post your entry in the Predator Free Timaru Facebook Group, Email, or PM us with:
– Weigh it on a scale and take a clear photo showing the weight (kg/g).
– Post your entry in the Predator Free Timaru Facebook Group, Email, or PM us with:
–Your name
— Age category (Adult or Kids)
— Date of kill
— For kids – parents name for consent.
— Age category (Adult or Kids)
— Date of kill
— For kids – parents name for consent.
Enter as many times as you like (don’t forget those spot prizes)!
Join the Predator Free Timaru project on Trap.NZ for spot prizes – ask us how if you aren’t on our data collector.
Like or Share this event/post to score extra spot prize entries!
Tips for Entrants:– Use a digital scale for accuracy and take clear, well-lit photos.
– Kids must always have adult supervision.
– Always use humane trapping methods (check animal welfare guidelines).
– Share your trapping stories to inspire the Timaru community!
– Kids must always have adult supervision.
– Always use humane trapping methods (check animal welfare guidelines).
– Share your trapping stories to inspire the Timaru community!
Why take part?Every possum or rat trapped helps protect Timaru’s native birds, bush, and biodiversity. Together, we can create a predator free future where people and nature thrive.
Questions? PM us or comment below.Let’s get Timaru trapping this Conservation Week and all through September – and show those pests who’s boss!
Check out our other events if you want to buy traps or learn more about safe and successful trapping.