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Have you heard of maire tawake? Maybe you've heard another of its many names; swamp maire, maire tawhake, tuhituhi and waiwaka to name a few. If you've been following PFK's social media or newsletter you may of heard about our seedling trial. Found throughout the North Island and the top of the South, maire tawake (Syzygium maire) is our lesser-known native swamp tree.

by Shanti Truong-George, Kauri Protection Coordinator The banded rail (moho pererū, Hypotaenidia philippensis ) is a small, inconspicuous bird that lives in saltmarshes and mangroves. Being very shy, they hide deep amongst the mangroves. In Māori mythology, the laughter of the moho pererū, also known as pātātai , led to the death of Māui. Did you know we have some local moho pererū right here in Kaipātiki? Learn more about them and how to become a Banded Rail Bandit (protecto

Did you know we have wetlands in Kaipātiki? Wetlands act like the kidneys of the earth, cleaning the water that flows into them. They...

The unique wetland ecology of Soldiers Bay has been under serious threat from a range of pest plants and animals. A long-term...