He tangata, he tangata, he tangata

Conservation work,
rooted in place.

Professional conservation contracting across Nelson/Tasman and the South Island — revegetation, weed management, fencing, and more.

"It is people, it is people, it is people" — the foundation of everything we do.

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"He tangata, he tangata, he tangata"

It is people, it is people, it is people — the most important thing is people.

What we do

Conservation work across the spectrum

Revegetation & Planting

Native species planting programmes, site preparation, and habitat restoration. Locally appropriate species for lasting ecological outcomes.

Weed Management

Targeted control and eradication of invasive plant species. Integrated programmes designed to protect and enhance native biodiversity over the long term.

Fencing

Conservation and stock exclusion fencing in challenging terrain. Protecting waterways, riparian zones, and sensitive ecological areas from stock pressure.

Ecological Surveying

Flora and fauna surveys to baseline and monitor ecological values. Robust data for management decisions and regulatory reporting requirements.

Track & Trail Work

Construction, maintenance, and remediation of tracks and trails in conservation and recreational areas. Earthworks, drainage, steps, and surface finishing.

Why He Tangata

Built on accountability,
earned in the field.

He Tangata Contracting has spent three years building a reputation for quality and reliability in conservation work across Nelson/Tasman and the wider South Island.

Owner Logan Blythen leads every project with a hands-on approach. We operate to the standards required by DOC, regional councils, and conservation NGOs — thorough documentation, clear communication, and work that stands up to scrutiny.

Our name, He Tangata, reflects our belief that the work is only as good as the people doing it — and the relationships that make it possible.

3+
Years of operation
DOC
Government agency work
H&S
Health & safety first
S.I.
South Island coverage
Work with us
He Tangata team on a steep slope above Nelson, planting native species
Nelson/Tasman, Aotearoa Owner-operated. Hands-on. Accountable.

Our work

From the field

A selection of recent projects across Nelson/Tasman and the South Island.

Wilding pine management in Marlborough Sounds
Wilding Pine Management — Marlborough Sounds
Native planting programme with plant guards
Revegetation & Planting
Track staircase construction in native bush
Track Construction
Team at coastal jetty, weed management
Weed Management
Field survey in clear river, native bush
Field Survey
Remote field site at golden hour
Remote Site Work
Vehicles on ridge above Marlborough Sounds
Marlborough Sounds
Track surfacing with plate compactor through bush
Track & Trail Work
Coastal estuary ecological survey
Coastal Survey
Alpine terrain ecological survey
Alpine Terrain
Track gravelling work in Nelson/Tasman
Track Gravelling
Vine control weed management in native bush
Vine Control

Get in touch

Let's talk about
your project.

Whether you're tendering a major programme or scoping a small project, we'd love to hear from you. We respond to all enquiries promptly.

Location

Nelson/Tasman, Aotearoa New Zealand

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