Project Janszoon recognised internationally
By Alexandra Wimley www.nzherald.co.nz Project Janszoon in Abel Tasman National Park was named the worldwide Gold Winner in the Conservation, Habitat and Diversity section of
21/10/2015
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How Project Janszoon is restoring Abel Tasman National Park – Nine to Noon interview
Devon McLean believes philanthropy in conservation is the way
05/10/2015
Pete’s Tweet – Mohua
This small forest dwelling bird has only ever been known from the South Island. It belongs to an ancient endemic family which includes the brown
04/10/2015
Project Janszoon Newsletter – July 2015
Rata returning to the Park The rich red of the northern rata will be more conspicuous around the Park’s coastline in years to come as
16/07/2015
Pete’s Tweet – Toutouwai/robin
For most of us an encounter with a robin in the forest will be close-up and endearing. This is because these small birds are insectivores,
03/07/2015
Pete’s Tweet – Tomtit
The tomtit (Petroica macrocepha) is a small forest and scrub dwelling bird found only in New Zealand. It has evolved into different subspecies in the North
29/06/2015
Project Janszoon Newsletter – March 2015
Kaka release looking likely for spring It is looking positive for a spring release of kaka into the top of the Park. The news is
31/03/2015
Pete’s Tweet – Pukeko
It is thought that pukeko first arrived in Aotearoa during the Pliocene (3-5 million years ago). Finding a land with abundant food and no mammalian
15/03/2015
Project Janszoon Newsletter – Dec 2014
Message from Devon As the year draws to a close it is a good time to thank all who have contributed ideas, energy, hard work,
23/12/2014
Aerial 1080 operation in the Abel Tasman National Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9knChl_y8L4 In August Project Janszoon and DOC completed an aerial 1080 operation in the Abel Tasman National Park. It was undertaken in response to a
06/11/2014
Project Janszoon Newsletter – Oct 2014
Robin re-introduction to mainland looking positive A trapping trial at Pitt Head is showing encouraging results with rat numbers down to a level that should
31/10/2014
Campbell Live story on Adele Island tīeke / saddleback release
There are only just over 600 South Island tīeke / saddleback left in New Zealand. In September 2014 40 were transferred from Motuara Island in
05/10/2014
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.