Possums are also a big problem for people in Maori Hill with lots reporting they have seen or heard possums or found classic signs they were around, such as scratched up trees, possum poo and vegetable gardens being eaten. Some families have already been controlling possums and were excited to take home a Trapinator — which is much easier to set and check. 

Maori Hill borders the Dunedin Town Belt which is one of ten priority reserves for City Sanctuary. Trapping in these areas will start in Spring which, combined with backyard trapping efforts from local residents, will be great news for local native wildlife.