Motupipi

This kea was banded as an adult in coastal Golden Bay near Pohara during July 2020. She is named by the Motupipi School Abel Tasman Youth Ambassadors, who have kea visiting their school and hanging out in the kahikatea trees and new plantings in their outdoor classroom. The Abel Tasman Youth Ambassadors are part of Project Janszoon’s education programme, in which five local schools have adopted sections of the Abel Tasman. The ATYA programme provides students with the opportunity to develop and grow as leaders, connect with other passionate students and strengthen ties with the park and their communities. The programme is run in partnership through the schools’ lead teacher, Project Janszoon, the Department of Conservation and iwi. Motupipi school have been involved since 2013.

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Motupipi School Abel Tasman Youth Ambassadors