Welcome
Thank you for your interest in the Tongariro National Park and in our work in supporting this World Heritage site. Project Tongariro (Tongariro Natural History Society) is a group of people with an interest in the Tongariro National Park and a commitment to conservation. First established in 1984, the Society aims to introduce people to the park and conservation projects. You can support us in a variety of ways. Join us in helping maintain our beautiful natural resource that is Tongariro National Park.
Check out our Event Calendar - there is something for everyone!
Pocket Ranger
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Everything you need to know about the Tongariro Alpine Crossing at your fingertips on the new smartphone app by Project Tongariro in partnership with Department of Conservation.
Android and iPhone versions available and it's FREE to download!
www.tongariro.org.nz/pocketranger
Project Tongariro is pleased to launch the new Adopt a Hectare Campaign to help raise funds to continue to support the work that is undertaken to restore the bush environment at Lake Rotopounamu. This is your opportunity to directly support the conservation of NZ biodiversity.
Adopt a Hectare >>>Project Tongariro - our new easy to say, everyday name!
The first logo of the Tongariro Natural History Society was black and white and designed by Jeremy Bennett of the Wellington Polytechnic School of Design in the 80s. In time a more colourful version was adopted based on the initial sketch of the park's volcanoes. The evolution continues. Like many organisations we have refreshed our logo but retained key elements. While the official name of our incorporated society still stands - Tongariro Natural History Society - it has always been a bit of mouthful. This led many people to call us "TNHS" which president Karen Williams believes does nothing to help our profile or tell people about the amazing work we do. "We've been a bit of a secret society and I believe the move to a new and more active brand will help us attract members and partners. Our patron, Sir Tumu te Heuheu understands the reason for the change and says he is pleased to support the committee in its decision to promote a name change to 'Project Tongariro'. Karen says the executive is leading the charge and believes using the new name will eventually result in greater awareness and understanding about the work of the society in Tongariro National Park. So while the name on our constitution and our chequebook hasn't changed, please support us by adopting our new more active name of 'Project Tongariro'.
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our aims
As a society our aims are:
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However, it would be great to have more!! Anyone who is interested in helping out on short term activities i.e. 1-7 days or so would be very welcome. Give us a call or send us an email to find out what we are up to. If you are driving through Turangi and have some time and energy to give for a worthwhile cause, we would be happy to hear from you. JOIN ONLINE NOW!! |
There is no way we would be able to do a fraction of the work we do without our volunteers. Our projects are so successful because we have a dedicated group of local volunteers who we can call on at anytime.
Check out the latest things going on with the Society:
View all our recent news here
Project Tongariro is pleased to have Ruapehu Alpine Lifts, operators of Whakapapa and Turoa Ski Areas as a partner in our efforts of conservation in Tongariro National Park. Public now have the opportunity to find out more about Project Tongariro and the chance to make a donation when they make a purchase online on www.mtruapehu.com.
Entries open for the 2012 Event
28 January 2012
Who are our executive?
Our hard working executive come from all over but share a common interest in Tongariro and its preservation. Find out who they are.
A bequest is a method of making a lasting gift to a cause or issue that you feel strongly about. It can make your caring last for future generations.
By making provision in your will for the Tongariro Natural History Society, you can support our work and provide a lasting gift for Tongariro National Park, a world heritage site – a gift that will last forever.