Project Janszoon Newsletter – July 2016
In this issue In this issue Eye on the people’s beach Robin under surveillance Closer ties with the Brook Tinline’s Napoleon link Rare snail doing
22/07/2016
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Brook Waimarama Sanctuary and Project Janszoon join forces
By Tasha Leov stuff.co.nz A new partnership between two conservation groups has lead to signing a Memorandum of Understanding which could see a “kaka creche” be
16/06/2016
Pete’s Tweet – Good things don’t always come easily
Popular media understandably celebrates the successes of conservation milestones. These celebrations are valuable to remind us of progress and to encourage support. It is important
28/05/2016
It’s all in a name – Taupo Point
Taupo Point is the site of the most important pa along the eastern side of Mohua. It is extremely picturesque, with a steep rounded limestone
24/05/2016
Robin Release at Pitt Head by Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust
In May 2017 20 rare pateke / brown teal were released into the Abel Tasman National Park by Project Janszoon and DOC. This is only
14/05/2016
Bush robin population boosted on the mainland in Abel Tasman National Park
By Samantha Gee stuff.co.nz In a bid to increase the birdlife in the Abel Tasman National Park, South Island robin have been transferred onto the mainland from
02/05/2016
Project Janszoon Newsletter – April 2016
In this issue Robin to Pitt Head More kākā to be released Wasp control results Richardson Stream and its royal connection Education update Celebrating volunteers
18/04/2016
New Zealand’s forests threatened by a ‘tidal wave of pines’
By Lachlan Fortsyth newshub.co.nz A ‘big green tidal wave of pines’. That’s how Andrew Macalister from Project Janszoon describes the pest plant smothering our forests.
04/04/2016
Pete’s Tweet – A transfer of robins
Not very long ago robins were widespread and common throughout this national park. They have gone from coastal forests in the last 30 years and
20/03/2016
Pete’s Tweet – Pāteke/brown teal
The pāteke was once widespread throughout freshwater and estuarine wetlands of mainland New Zealand but has been close to extermination due to predation. Two other
06/03/2016
Visiting the Park? Download our Abel Tasman phone app
The Abel Tasman Phone App is a free smartphone app with up-to-date information on weather, tides, points of interest, history, plants, wildlife and walking times in Abel Tasman National Park. It has a map with geolocation – so you always know where you are!
Education Tool Box
Our Education Toolbox contains lots of useful information for schools visiting the Abel Tasman.
Park Tool Box
Heading into the park? Checkout the activities, apps and info in our Park Tool Box to help you make the most of your trip.