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Snap to It! Backyard Trapping Competition 2026 – Tiakina Whangārei

Please note:

  • This competition is only open to backyard trappers living in urban Whangārei.
  • Receipt of a trapping kit is not a requirement for entry into the competition. Participants who already own trapping equipment and are undertaking trapping activities may submit eligible catches for competition entry – simply follow the instructions below to register for the competition and we will be in touch. 

How to enter

Step 1: Register your interest through our website form.

Complete the form to include the following information:

Preferred Project: Whangārei

I’m interested in: Backyard pest control

Other: Competition (please note whether you require a trapping kit, or not, in this section)

Step 2: Wait for us to email you with further instructions

Step 3: Read the Competition and Submission Rules, Terms and Conditions, and Privacy Policy below.

Snap to It! Trapping Competition 2026 –

Competition and Submission Rules 

Who can enter? 
  • The competition is open to Whangārei urban residents only. 
  • Participants under 18 years of age must be supervised by a responsible adult, who always takes full responsibility for their health and safety. 
  • Employees, contractors, and elected members of Northland Regional Council (NRC), and their immediate family members, may participate but are not eligible to receive prizes. 
Key dates 
  • Tuesday 21 April – Competition opens at 9:00am 
  • Monday 22 June – Competition closes at 8:00pm 
Categories and prizes 

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: 

  • Most rats trapped 
  • Biggest rat 
  • Longest tail 
  • Gnarliest rat 
Prizes

Each category winner will receive a $50 Prezzy Card. 

Competition and submission rules 

Category One: Most Rats Trapped 

This category is points-based. 

  • Each rat trapped earns one point. 

To be awarded points, you must: 

Category Two: Biggest Rat 

This category is measurement-based. 

To enter: 

  • Take a photograph of your catch next to a ruler or tape measure, ensuring the numbers are clearly visible. 
  • Measurements will be taken from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail. 

 Category Three: Longest Tail 

This category is measurement-based. 

To enter: 

  • Take a photograph of your catch next to a ruler or tape measure, ensuring the numbers are clearly visible. 
  • Measurements will be taken from the base of the tail to the tip of the tail. 

 Category Four: Gnarliest Rat 

Judging for this category is based purely on the physical appearance of the rat. 

To enter: 

  • Take a photograph of your catch from an angle that best captures its gnarly features. 
  • Email your photograph to:
    tiakinawhangarei@NRC.govt.nz  

Snap to It! Trapping Competition 2026 –

Terms and Conditions 

By registering for the Snap to It! Tiakina Whangārei Trapping Competition 2026, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the below Terms and Conditions

Eligibility 
Registration
  • The Competition runs from 9:00am on Tuesday 21 April 2026 to 8:00pm on Monday 22 June 2026.  
  • Entries submitted outside of this period will not be accepted. 
Competition period  

The Competition runs from 9am on Tuesday 21 April 2026 until 8pm on Monday 22 June 2026. 

Competition rules 
  • No people are to appear in any photographs submitted. 
  • By submitting photos, participants certify that:  
    • Each rat caught is recorded accurately; and 
    • Each rat is entered once only per category during the Competition period. 
  • Participants may begin trapping and submitting entries from the competition start date.  
  • Receipt of a trapping kit is not a requirement for entry into the competition. Participants who already own trapping equipment and are undertaking trapping activities may submit eligible catches for competition entry. 
  • Late entries will not be accepted.  
  • NRC reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify participants if it determines that the same animal has been used in more than one entry or category.  
  • NRC may also disregard any photos that are not of sufficient quality to verify measurements or physical attributes. 
  • All NRC decisions relating to the Competition are final. 
 Prizes and Conditions 
  • A $50 Prezzy Card will be awarded to the winner of each of the following categories: 
  • Most rats trapped 
  • Biggest rat 
  • Longest tail 
  • Gnarliest rat 
 Additional prize conditions 
  • Only the individual who originally registered and entered the Competition may receive a prize. 
  • The prize draw is not open to NRC employees, contractors, elected members, or their immediate family members. 
  • Winners will be determined during the week commencing 22 June 2026 at NRC’s Whangārei office (36 Water Street). 
  • Winners will be notified by phone (call or text) or email during the week commencing 29 June 2026. 
  • If a winner cannot be contacted after three reasonable attempts, the prize will be awarded to the next closest eligible entry. 
  • Winners must fully comply with all Competition rules and Terms and Conditions to receive a prize. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of the prize. 
  • Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable. 
  • By accepting a prize, winners agree to participate in reasonable publicity activities related to the Competition, including the use of names, images, and/or submitted photos on NRC social media channels (including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn) and in media releases. 
  • Winners accept prizes entirely at their own risk and indemnify NRC against all claims, losses, or damages arising in connection with taking or using the prize. 
Compliance with law  
  • Participants (and all team members, if applicable) are responsible for their own health and safety while participating.   
  • Participants agree to indemnify NRC against any claims, expenses, liabilities, losses, or damages arising from failure to comply with legal requirements or from unauthorised access to property. 
 Fair Play  
  • All participants must act honestly, ethically, and responsibly.  
  • Unsafe practices, fraudulent entries, or breaches of these Terms and Conditions may result in disqualification from this and future competitions. 
 Disclaimer  
  • To the extent permitted by law, NRC is not liable for any loss, damage, or personal injury (including indirect or consequential loss) suffered as a result of participation in the Competition.  
  • Participants take part entirely at their own risk and are responsible for adhering to all safety guidelines and legal requirements. 

Privacy policy 

By registering, you also acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted the information outlined in our privacy policy:
https://tiakinatetaitokerau.nz/privacy-policy/  

Contact us 

If you have any questions, please contact us: 

  • Phone: 0800 002 004 (ask to speak with the Tiakina Whangārei Project Lead) 

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