Connovation Ltd is a New Zealand made and owned pest control company based at 36B Sir William Avenue in East Tāmaki, Manukau, working under a simple motto: Conservation by Innovation. The company describes itself as a world leader in the research, development and manufacture of invasive animal pest control technologies, and everything it does points toward one goal — helping New Zealand become predator free by 2050.
Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, Connovation organises its range around the pests threatening New Zealand's native wildlife: possums, rodents, stoats, feral cats and wallabies, supported by a dedicated monitoring and conservation tools category. Alongside its toxic lures, the company offers non-toxic lures and prefeeds, plus a wide selection of traps and bait stations so landowners, community groups and professionals can complete a pest control project safely and in a way that suits their needs.
Research sits at the heart of the business. A dedicated team collaborates with scientists and educational institutions across the world to identify new and improved technologies, with a stated focus on products that are eco-friendly, humane and user-friendly. Customers can dig deeper through published research papers, best-practice guides, product labels and safety data sheets, all available on the website.
Support continues after purchase. The Knowledge Hub offers detailed guides, how-to videos and expert advice — including Cam Speedy's 16-video series covering lure choice, DOC 200 and DOC 250 trap setup, baiting and troubleshooting — alongside a blog on seasonal pest activity and community conservation projects. Whether you're a first-time backyard trapper or running a large-scale operation, the team is reachable on 09 273 4333 or at [email protected].
In the East Tāmaki industrial area of Manukau, one company is quietly supplying the front line of New Zealand's biggest conservation mission. Connovation Ltd — 'Conservation by Innovation' — is a New Zealand made and owned business dedicated to the protection of the country's natural environment and resources through innovative pest control solutions. It positions itself as a world leader in the research, development and manufacture of invasive animal pest control technologies, and frames all of its work around a single national goal: helping New Zealand become predator free by 2050.
This is not simply a shop that on-sells pest gear. Connovation develops and manufactures its products, backed by a dedicated research team that works and collaborates closely with scientists to find innovative solutions to New Zealand's pest problems. That commitment extends to how products are made: the company strives to create tools that are eco-friendly, humane and practical.
Connovation is explicit about its approach: extensive research and development on a continuous basis to identify new and improved pest control technologies and bring them to market. The company collaborates with scientists and educational institutions across the world, and it is committed to leading the fight against the introduced species that have had devastating effects on New Zealand's natural environment.
That science-first culture carries through to the resources it publishes. The website's Product Info section offers research papers, best-practice guidance, product labels and safety data sheets, so users know exactly what they are using, how to use it well, and how to do so safely.
Rather than a single silver bullet, Connovation's catalogue is organised around the specific pests threatening native bush and birdlife. Six focus areas — possums, rodents, stoats, feral cats and wallabies, plus monitoring — each carry their own range of lures, traps and toxins specifically designed for New Zealand conditions.
The company provides a wide range of toxic lures, complemented by non-toxic lures and prefeeds, and stocks a broad selection of traps and bait stations so a control project can be completed safely and in a way that suits the user's needs. Named products include the Rodenthor Curve Bait Station for rodent control, and DOC200 and DOC150 safety straps that help make trap sets more secure. The monitoring and conservation tools range helps users track pest activity so effort goes where it will count.
Connovation's leadership blends commercial and hands-on expertise. Chief Executive Duncan MacMorran has led the company for more than 20 years, drawing on 40 years of experience as a Chartered Accountant to drive its strategic direction and its growth into one of New Zealand's leading manufacturers of vertebrate toxic agents. General Manager Victoria Davies, with the company for over a decade, oversees operational planning, health and safety, quality and compliance. Production Manager Westly Redelinghuys, five years with the team, brings manufacturing experience from a range of industries and runs the factory day to day.
For newcomers, the depth of free guidance is striking. The Knowledge Hub provides detailed guides, how-to videos and expert support to ensure your efforts make a real difference. Cam Speedy's Expert Tips series alone runs to 16 videos covering the best lure options, rat trap troubleshooting, DOC 200 single and double sets, DOC 250 setup for ferrets, baiting technique, lunar timing and even solving slug and snail problems in traps.
A regular blog adds seasonal context — from pest activity in the cooler autumn months to bird-proof bait stations — and the company also highlights community conservation projects it supports.
The easiest way in is the online store, organised by pest so you can move straight to the products matched to your problem. Unsure where to begin? Connovation invites visitors to request a free quote or contact the team on 09 273 4333 or at [email protected]. For anyone who cares about New Zealand's native birds and bush, it is a genuinely useful place to start.