I am excited to announce the release of my book, The Real Guide to New Zealand: the Unique Nature of Aotearoa. The book was officially released on 10 November 2022. We are so lucky to live in such a special part of the world here…
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Hebe is one of the most common types of plants in New Zealand. Here are 8 facts about it, focusing on the variety found on Mt. Taranaki, Veronica stricta egmontiana. Considering the fact that this is the most common type of flowering plant in the…
New Zealand was the last large landmass to be settled by people about 750 years ago! Since that time people have radically changed the natural world of these islands. I feel so lucky to be living in New Zealand. This country is absolutely beautiful with…
New Zealand’s Climate can be summed up simply as the wet west and dry east. Here is an overview of the climate and vegetation cover of these islands. Before moving to New Zealand 4 years ago a Kiwi friend of mine sat down and told…
New Zealand’s threatened species list is very long. Thousands of the unique plants and animals of this island country are at risk of becoming extinct. Similar to many islands throughout the world, such as the Galapagos and Madagascar, New Zealand has a high percent of…
New Zealand’s nature is unique, in fact many native species are found nowhere else on earth. Several factors contributed to make New Zealand’s natural world so special. People from all over the world visit New Zealand to see and experience the country’s special nature. However,…