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Tamatea/Dusky Sound, in the southwestern corner of Fiordland National Park, contains a magnificent archipelago of over 700 islands. It has a fascinating history, both Maori and European, but best known for being the place where Captain Cook and the Resolution crew spent six weeks in 1773. Arguably, it is the conservation story that is its most compelling and enduring, for this is where nature conservation began in New Zealand over 120 years ago, and where much of our ground-breaking work in predator control and species conservation has taken place over the last 50 years. Today, the greater Tamatea/Dusky Sound is the focus of one of the most significant and ambitious conservation and restoration projects in the world, as populations of such birds as kakapo, kiwi, and tieke/saddleback are protected and re-established.Tamatea/Dusky journeys through today’s extensive restoration efforts, from the many islands to the mainland and mountains, while charting the extraordinary episodes of human endeavour that have taken place over the last 250 years in this remote, yet spectacular, corner of the New Zealand wilderness.

Aaliyah and Yeshaya are the two lucky kids joining us onboard Flightless with their guardians from the 14th - 19th of September 2020 after entering our competition with a video around why they care about their local ecosystem and how they help look after what they care about.  The choice was incredibly tough and the winners were chosen by panel decision between the LEARNZ team, the Department of Conservation and Pure Salt.

As every one of them is now part of the Tamatea vision GoodNature has agreed to sponsor one A24 GoodNature trap for Long Island in Tamatea Dusky Sound for every entry made. So every child contributed not just passion, time and care but a trap on the ground as part of a LEARNZ trap line helping us towards the overall vision! Thank you, keep up the wonderful spirit and we hope to see you as part of the virtual field trip!

Have a look at INSTAGRAM #conservationheroes2020 to see all the wonderful entries

Thank you to everyone for your wonderful passion and for not just caring about but wanting to make a difference in your backyard. Simply by entering the competition you've made a difference to Tamatea Dusky Sound as GoodNature agreed to sponsor one A24 for Long Island for every entry. THANK YOU!

Congratulations Aaliyah and Yeshaya!!! We look forward to meeting you soon!

Being shared on TV THREE with THE PROJECT on the 13th of October 2020 at 1900 or on demand any time after that..

Nicky, her family and friends joined us onboard Flightless in winter for their Fiordland adventure which screened on PRIME TV in August 2020.. Have a look at the trailer below and let us know what you think..  

A Fiordland Adventure.. it means something different for everybody joining us...

...be it hunting, kayaking, potography, fishing, free diving, paddleboarding, spearfishing, history, SCUBA diving, wildlife, conservation, walking, indulging in fresh seafood or simply relaxing in the hot tub......these boys reminded us to never judge a book by it's cover or a group of boys by the beverage they choose to drink when loading a helicopter ready for a six night adventure in Fiordland......what a pleasure to have you guys onboard with us! Thank you James Grant for organising such a good bunch of mates and thank you Shaun from Lemon Tree Film House for truely being part of the adventure.. We're already looking forward to having you all back as well as reading your story in the Rod&Rifle!

We had the pleasure of having TOA and his crew onboard with us not so long ago and excited to see their Fiordland Adventure on TV in May 2020. Seán and Toa had an awesome time together out playing.. In case you've missed it you can still watch it online.. enjoy!

A team of conservationists and divers has undertaken a mammoth marine clean up in one of the most untouched parts of New Zealand.

Thank you is not enough for this special bunch.. Fleurs Place and Rata - Josh Emett, Tim Wilson Gallery, Sarah Tuck from dish Magazine, Russell Varcoe, Anna Shanks, Bradley Lawson, Chris Smith, Otago Polytechnic, Peta Carey, Rebecca Jackson, Sandy Tully, Hayden Parsons, Sam Goodnature, Department of Conservation, Seán Ellis& Maria Kuster. We can't wait to see what we can do together!

What a stunning few days with beautifully giving people in the middle of paradise.. working together to restore Tamatea - Dusky Sound to one of the most intact ecosystems on earth.. a large scale vision that will need large scale support.200 A24 GoodNature traps on Indian Island in just eight months and we're about to take on neighbouring Long Island.. every trap, donation and volunteer effort counts.. protecting kiwi, kakariki, bellbirds, tomtits, robin, fantails, kaka and more.. Get in touch to get involved.

It's a pleasure to share this piece of paradise with everybody who joins us and we can honestly say that every adventure is as different as the mix of beautiful humans who steps onboard M.V. Flightless.. it's one of the reasons that keep us buzzing and it's wonderful to see it captured through someone else's eyes..