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Meet Neil: 83 years young, and one of our most passionate conservation advocates.

Nov 19, 20242 min read

Meet Neil: 83 years young, and one of our most passionate conservation advocates.

Insights from Neil Thorsen, Co-founder and Vice-Patron of the Endangered Species Foundation, on his life lessons and vision for the future.

From Inspiration to Action: Awhi Awa Sparks Community Commitment at Impact Hub Event

Natalie Jessup

Nov 12, 20242 min read

Awhi Awa

From Inspiration to Action: Awhi Awa Sparks Community Commitment at Impact Hub Event

Natalie Jessup, General Manager of Tāngaro Tuia te Ora, presents new Awhi Awa | Embrace a Stream project at Impact Hub Waikato.

Natalie Jessup

Nov 4, 20243 min read

Awhi Awa

Project Evolves to Awhi Awa

Tāngaro Tuia te Ora announces that our successful 'Adopt a Stream' project has been renamed to "Awhi Awa | Embrace a Stream".

New orange roughy limit ‘bare minimum’ for troubled fishery - government must ban bottom trawling on seamounts

Natalie Jessup

Sep 29, 20243 min read

Oceans

New orange roughy limit ‘bare minimum’ for troubled fishery - government must ban bottom trawling on seamounts

New orange roughy catch limit ‘bare minimum’ for the troubled fishery government must ban bottom trawling on seamounts

Mystery Creek Workshops Enable Schools to Awhi Awa

lesedibapegi12

Sep 25, 20243 min read

Awhi Awa

Mystery Creek Workshops Enable Schools to Awhi Awa

During Conservation Week in September, Tāngaro Tuia te Ora, the Endangered Species Foundation, held workshops at Mystery Creek, to engage...

A Festival of Mātauranga and Restoration: Celebrating Tairāwhiti Ngutukākā

Natalie Jessup

Sep 24, 20243 min read

Mātauranga

A Festival of Mātauranga and Restoration: Celebrating Tairāwhiti Ngutukākā

The inaugural Ngutukākā Festival, held from 18 to 21 September 2024, was a resounding success, celebrating the Tairāwhiti Ngutukākā in bloom

Building Resilient Partnerships: How Funders Can Enable Restoration

Natalie Jessup

Aug 19, 20243 min read

Our people

Building Resilient Partnerships: How Funders Can Enable Restoration

The recent Sustainable Business Network Symposium, which connected business with community groups, was a powerful reminder of the impact...

Urgent Call to Protect New Zealand’s Freshwater Ecosystems

Natalie Jessup

Jul 9, 20242 min read

Awhi Awa

Urgent Call to Protect New Zealand’s Freshwater Ecosystems

Verbal Submission Opposing Resource Management Amendment Bill by Tāngaro Tuia te Ora Co-Chair, Tawera Nikau and Natalie Jessup, GM.

Tara Iti Join Thousands of Protestors to Stop Fast Track Bill

Natalie Jessup

Jun 12, 20243 min read

Our people

Tara Iti Join Thousands of Protestors to Stop Fast Track Bill

On Saturday, June 8, 2024, three tara iti, New Zealand’s most endangered bird species, joined thousands of protestors in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Verbal Presentation to the Environment Select Committee – 7 June 2024

Natalie Jessup

Jun 8, 20242 min read

Our people

Verbal Presentation to the Environment Select Committee – 7 June 2024

On the 7th of June 2024, Tāngaro Tuia te Ora, the Endangered Species Foundation (ESF), presented our case to Environment Select Committee.

Natalie Jessup

Jun 4, 20241 min read

Our people

New Tohu (Logo) to Embrace our Direction and Values

We are happy to share with you our new logo for Tāngaro Tuia te Ora, the Endangered Species Foundation. Tāngaro Tuia te Ora means "Reignit

Improving Water Health to Restore Lake Waikare

Natalie Jessup

May 13, 20243 min read

Awhi Awa

Improving Water Health to Restore Lake Waikare

At Tawera Nikau‘s farm in Ohinewai, Waikato, efforts are underway to restore the health of Lake Waikare, a treasured water body for mana...

From Courtroom Battles to Collective Triumph: Court Rejects Offshore Sand Mining Proposal

Natalie Jessup

Apr 15, 20242 min read

Our people

From Courtroom Battles to Collective Triumph: Court Rejects Offshore Sand Mining Proposal

In a monumental victory for environmental conservation, the Environment Court has refused consents for offshore sand mining in the...

Inspirational Waikato farmer Stu Muir shares his story of cleaning waterways

Natalie Jessup

Apr 15, 20241 min read

Our people

Inspirational Waikato farmer Stu Muir shares his story of cleaning waterways

Hear more on Radio NZ about the incredible revival of native wildlife on Stu Muir's farm in Waikato, a testament to the power of...

Tāngaro Tuia te Ora Advisors Finalists in NZer Environmental Heroes of the Year Award

Natalie Jessup

Mar 19, 20242 min read

Our people

Tāngaro Tuia te Ora Advisors Finalists in NZer Environmental Heroes of the Year Award

Two of our truly inspiring Advisors, Graeme Atkins and Stu Muir, are now finalists in the Kiwibank, Ministry for the Environment New...

Successful Breeding Season Brings Hope for NZ's Rarest Bird

Natalie Jessup

Feb 12, 20244 min read

Our people

Successful Breeding Season Brings Hope for NZ's Rarest Bird

New Zealand's rarest bird, the tara iti, also known as the NZ Fairy Tern, is experiencing a remarkable breeding season after a...

Drains are Streams - Pilot Projects Confirmed for 2024 to Restore Waterways

Natalie Jessup

Jan 8, 20243 min read

Partnerships

Drains are Streams - Pilot Projects Confirmed for 2024 to Restore Waterways

A new collaborative initiative, supported by dedicated individuals and key partners aims to address the critical state of Aotearoa's...

ESF Advisors semi-finalists in NZ Environmental Hero of the Year Award

Natalie Jessup

Dec 13, 20232 min read

Our people

ESF Advisors semi-finalists in NZ Environmental Hero of the Year Award

We are so happy to let you know that the outgoing Chair of the Endangered Species Foundation New Zealand, Stu Muir, who is now our new...

Politics, parties and projects - November pānui

Natalie Jessup

Nov 27, 20234 min read

Our people

Politics, parties and projects - November pānui

Welcome to our November pānui! There's a lot going on, and many things we need your help with to advocate for endangered species here in...

Meeting and Planning for the Ngutukaka project

Natalie Jessup

Nov 17, 20231 min read

Mātauranga

Meeting and Planning for the Ngutukaka project

🥀🥀This week we embarked on the most inspiring, real and heart-felt journey to the heart of Tairawhiti (East Cape) to meet the amazing...

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