11 Dec 2025

Work underway on predator free fence at Farewell Spit

From Nine To Noon, 9:20 am on 11 December 2025
Farewell Spit predator free fence

Photo: HealthPost Nature Trust

A volunteer conservation trust has begun building a predator proof fence across the base of Farewell Spit. 

The Healthpost Nature Trust has started on what will be a 4 km fence, protecting special fauna and flora living on the country's largest spit. 

The community initiative has been planned for years - and a Pledgeme campaign is underway to raise money to finish the job.

Kathryn speaks with Peter Butler, chair of the Healthpost Nature Trust and the Trust Patron, Kim Hill.

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