http://www.tongariro.org.nz en-nz Project Tongariro 30 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/402019 Some great field trips coming up on the event calendar. Spaces are going fast so register your interest asap so you don't miss out. 004, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/402019 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/402020 Read the latest news from Project Tongariro in the January 2012 eNewsletter. 004, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/402020 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/398283 Poor weather means no kite flying tomorrow. Hope everyone enjoys new year celebrations despite the poor weather. Happy New Year everyone! 053, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/398283 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/397780 Read the lastest newsletter from Project Tongariro... 053, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/397780 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/397784 Project Tongariro has been successful in several grant applications resulting in funding of $40,000 for the 2011/12 season. Early results for this season have been positive. 053, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/397784 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/397781 Join Project Tongariro for a fun day out at the Whakapapa Village golf course below Bayview Chateau Tongariro. Free fun for the whole family. 053, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/397781 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/395265 1st - 10th January 2012 - Events and activities for all members of the family. Get to know Tongariro National Park. 050, 8 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/395265 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/393135 Jenny Hayward and Kelly Carswell both are in their second year of studies at Waikato University. 049, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/393135 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/393126 News from Project Tongariro - November 2011 Tongariro Times. 049, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/393126 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/393131 Kiri is taking over as Project Tongariro coordinator from Nina Manning while she is on maternity leave. 049, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/393131 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/388120 Several loyal Project Tongariro volunteers spent Saturday morning planting over 350 Tussocks on the Tukino Mountain Road as part of the community tussock re-vegetation project. Thanks to all the Tussock Traverse entrants who donated their tussock plant. 045, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/388120 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/387313 Where: Tukino Mt Road When: 29th October 2011 10am What: Planting tussocks from the Tussock Traverse event - plants donated by entrants from event. Equipment: Gloves, hand shovel or shovel, food, water 044, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/387313 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/386974 Project Tongariro is pleased to launch our latest project - the Tongariro Alpine Crossing Pocket Ranger - the smartphone App 044, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/386974 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/387315 Read all about it - Tongariro Times for October 2011. 044, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/387315 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/385832 Annual Report for 2010 - 2011 which was presented at the AGM on 8th October 2011 is available to download. 043, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/385832 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/384537 Check out the Event Calendar - there is an event for everyone! 042, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/384537 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/379104 Read the recent September 2011 Tongariro Times 038, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/379104 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/376693 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 >>> 036, 2 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/376693 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/379107 Check out the latest e news from Project Tongariro. 035, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/379107 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/372344 Project Tongariro is pleased to announce the 2011 Memorial Award recipients for study in Tongariro National Park are Yvonne Taura and Kirsty Myron, both students at Waikato University. Yvonne is studying freshwater ecology - research on the effects of willow and willow control on the wetland aquatic invertebrates. Kirsty Myron is studying biological sciences - Pittosporum kirkii: autecology and conservation of an endemic epiphytic shrub. 033, 9 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/372344 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/362512 A positive result with decreased rodent numbers and increased bird numbers at Rotopounamu. DOC released a Media Release in early June with their comments. 026, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/362512 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/362510 Some remarkable results came from this years monitoring. All species increased in numbers apart from Falcon and Silvereye. Kaka, Robin, Fantail, Kakariki, Whitehead, Long Tailed Cuckoo, Kereru, Grey Warbler and Honeyeaters (Bellbird and Tui) increased in numbers significantly. 026, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/362510 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/362511 Catch up on all recent news and enjoy a good read when you download the recent Tongariro Times newsletter. 026, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/362511 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/352186 In mid-April, 14 members took part in the latest members’ field trip to the “Auckland Islands”. No, not the real thing but we did make two separate day trips to Tiritiri Mtangi, and to Motuihe with Auckland as our base. 020, 9 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/352186 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/352187 The award has been offered annually since 1992 and is open to any applicant for study – for fauna, flora, geology, volcanology, weather and natural and human history of Tongariro National Park. 020, 9 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/352187 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/350788 The original 1954 Mt Ruapehu chairlift chair sold for $1,011 on Trade Me. 019, 3 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/350788 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/344865 March 2011 Tongariro Times is now available. 015, 5 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/344865 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/344785 Mt Ruapehu Ski Areas is auctioning an original 1954 Chairlift as part of their 2011 season pass campaign "Love Winter, Love a Sale". All proceeds of the auction are kindly being donated by RAL to Project Tongariro - a great cause! 015, 5 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/344785 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/338638 Please download a registration form for the upcoming member field trip to Auckland Islands. A trip not to be missed! This is going to be a great trip to see a fabulous part of NZ! 011, 7 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/338638 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/337022 The 2011 Interns finish up their work with Project Tongariro. Over the last few months they spent a lot of time and energy on various projects around Tongariro National Park. We were lucky to have them and wish them all well with their future endeavours! 009, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/337022 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/335826 Amazing trip to the Auckland Islands in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park including visits to Tiritiri Matangi Island and Motuihe Island. 008, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/335826 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/330177 Download a copy of the latest Tongariro Times - an excellent read! 004, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/330177 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/329025 About 350 trampers, tourists and families enjoyed an amazing day on the Chateau Tongariro Golf Course on New Years Day. Kites, large and small were flying high - the day was an amazing success and fun was had by all. 002, 3 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/329025 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/329026 Conservation intern Gina Heron did not expect to have to dress up as Woody the Weed recently as part of her internship with Project Tongariro in Tongariro National Park. 052, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/329026 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/328032 Join us on New Years Day when kites will fill the sky with the slopes of Mt Ruapehu as their backdrop. FREE fun event for families. 052, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/328032 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/328037 DOC Summer Progamme - 1st to 29th January 2011 052, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/328037 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/328030 Nina Manning will be working in the Project Tongariro office as the Interim Summer Coordinator. 051, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/328030 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/328031 Moniqua Nelson - Tunely and Emma Phillips were presented with education grants at the 2010 Conservation Awards for their ongoing studies in Tongariro National park. 050, 6 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tongariro.org.nz/webapps/i/89011/222909/328031