Trap.NZ
Groundtruth Ltd Productivity
The collaborative pest control tool for our march to Predator Free NZ
- Downloads
- 21.6K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Jul 16
- 2026 · v6.4.12
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About Trap.NZ
Trap.nz is the collaboration tool of choice in the march toward Predator Free 2050. Used and funded by many of NZ's regional councils it provides project coordinators, volunteers, and landowners the ability to each play a core role in dramatically improving the environment we live in.
The app is your on the ground tool for mapping, locating and managing trap, monitoring site and bait station records:
- Simplified data entry (no more spreadsheets)
- Seamless on-line / off-line synchronisation (no network coverage required)
- Built in 5 minute bird count functionality
- Real time status of installations
- Scheduling and daily logs
- An array of base maps including topographic, street, aerial and parcel boundaries
- Integration with many remote monitoring tools (such as econode and celium)
To get started you will need a Trap.NZ account and a project. It's free, so sign up and join or create a project at https://trap.nz
Trap.nz takes away the need for in-house GIS skills and for larger projects removes the many hours of managing spreadsheets. Providing evidence and accountability for funding becomes trivial.
With a Trap.nz project you get:
- User management (control access levels, assign traps etc)
- Access to powerful reporting including Heat Maps (all at the click of a button)
- Printable maps (great for non-techy team members)
- Reporting across multiple projects
- Import and export data at any time (for use in other systems)
Trap.NZ is provided by the passionate folk at Groundtruth Ltd with the amazing support of:
Northland Regional Council
Auckland Council
Hawkes Bay Regional Council
Taranaki Regional Council
Predator Free Wellington
Taranaki Mounga Project
Project Janzoon
Manaaki Whenua (Landcare Research)
NEXT foundation
Regional Council Biomanagers Group
WWF
The app is your on the ground tool for mapping, locating and managing trap, monitoring site and bait station records:
- Simplified data entry (no more spreadsheets)
- Seamless on-line / off-line synchronisation (no network coverage required)
- Built in 5 minute bird count functionality
- Real time status of installations
- Scheduling and daily logs
- An array of base maps including topographic, street, aerial and parcel boundaries
- Integration with many remote monitoring tools (such as econode and celium)
To get started you will need a Trap.NZ account and a project. It's free, so sign up and join or create a project at https://trap.nz
Trap.nz takes away the need for in-house GIS skills and for larger projects removes the many hours of managing spreadsheets. Providing evidence and accountability for funding becomes trivial.
With a Trap.nz project you get:
- User management (control access levels, assign traps etc)
- Access to powerful reporting including Heat Maps (all at the click of a button)
- Printable maps (great for non-techy team members)
- Reporting across multiple projects
- Import and export data at any time (for use in other systems)
Trap.NZ is provided by the passionate folk at Groundtruth Ltd with the amazing support of:
Northland Regional Council
Auckland Council
Hawkes Bay Regional Council
Taranaki Regional Council
Predator Free Wellington
Taranaki Mounga Project
Project Janzoon
Manaaki Whenua (Landcare Research)
NEXT foundation
Regional Council Biomanagers Group
WWF
What’s new
Version 6.4.12 · Updated July 16, 2026
NFC / QR enabled for bait stations, monitoring stations, points of interest Fix for parcel boundaries layer display
Frequently asked questions
What is Trap.NZ?
Trap.NZ is a collaboration tool used in the march toward Predator Free 2050 in New Zealand. It is funded and used by many of NZ's regional councils and allows project coordinators, volunteers, and landowners to contribute to improving the environment.
What features does the Trap.NZ app have?
The Trap.NZ app allows for mapping, locating, and managing traps, monitoring site and bait station records. It offers simplified data entry, offline synchronization, 5-minute bird count functionality, real-time status of installations, scheduling and daily logs, and various base maps. It also integrates with remote monitoring tools.
How do I get started with Trap.NZ?
To get started with Trap.NZ, you need a Trap.NZ account and a project. Signing up and joining or creating a project is free. You can do so at https://trap.nz.
What benefits does Trap.NZ provide for projects?
Trap.NZ eliminates the need for in-house GIS skills and managing spreadsheets for larger projects. It provides user management, access to powerful reporting including heat maps, printable maps, reporting across multiple projects, and the ability to import and export data for use in other systems.
Who provides Trap.NZ?
Trap.NZ is provided by Groundtruth Ltd with the support of various organizations including Northland Regional Council, Auckland Council, Hawkes Bay Regional Council, Taranaki Regional Council, Predator Free Wellington, Taranaki Mounga Project, Project Janzoon, Manaaki Whenua (Landcare Research), NEXT foundation, Regional Council Biomanagers Group, and WWF.
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