Kaka is one of New Zealand’s endemic parrot species. Here are 6 kaka facts to teach you a bit more about this special native bird. I love going for a walk or hike anywhere in New Zealand. The walks in this country are so spectacular…
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Mamaku is a common and widespread New Zealand tree fern. Here are 6 facts about this common black tree fern that has medicinal values. The tree ferns that can be found in the bush of New Zealand are one of the plants that give the…
Here are 14 of the most common garden birds of New Zealand. These include a few native birds and also several introduced species, such as blackbirds. About 212 species of birds can currently be found in New Zealand. Those are birds that live and breed…
Can you tell the difference between toetoe or pampas grass? Here are 3 tips to tell apart the native toetoe from the introduced pampas grass. New Zealand has become a land dominated by grasslands, some of which are the native tussock and some of which…
The diminutive little penguin is another native New Zealand Bird that is at risk. Here are 7 facts about the country’s most common penguin. New Zealand is a land of unique and fascinating wildlife, many species of which can’t be seen anywhere else in the…
The endemic rifleman is New Zealand’s smallest native bird. Read 7 facts about this bird that weighs about 1/3 of a house mouse. The more time I spend wandering in the bush the more that I become familiar with it. I’ve learned to identify the…
These 5 New Zealand nature record holders include the tallest, largest, and longest living species. Here are just a few of the standout species that call these islands home. I am always fascinated with watching or seeing the best. I love watching the best athletes…
Here are 5 white native flowers in New Zealand. These are some common native white flowers that you’ll see in the wilds of New Zealand. I love hiking all across the world and one of my favourite things to encounter when hiking is a meadow…
Heketara is an endemic tree daisy in New Zealand. Here are 6 facts about this tree that has lovely clusters of white flowers in the spring. The native forests of New Zealand are lush, full of vegetation from the emergent Rata and Rimu trees to…
Lancewood is a unique native New Zealand tree that can be easily identified. Here are 7 facts about this common tree, including its two growth stages. I feel like I’ve been a bit remiss in not talking about Lancewood before. Lancewood is one of the…