Finlay above Hollyford Valley during a winter hunt

I am the young pup in the Antipodes Mouse eradication team brought in to lower the average age. I have been involved in the project since late last year as the logistics lead. On the island I will also be part of the bait loading team.

Growing up in a conservation minded family, as a born and breed southlander, I have been involved in the outdoors from a young age. Passions such as tramping, hunting and spearfishing steered me to pursue a career in the outdoors.

Finlay and Mark Le Lievre during the Bait Loading Trial at Timaru

Finlay at Upper Princhester Hut in the Takitimu Mountains, his stomping ground

Pig trapping Eyre Mountains

I am privileged to be involved in this eradication project, I have already learnt so much from the experienced people involved and am thrilled to have the opportunity to visit these remote and pristine islands.