What's happening at Puāwai?
If anyone has visited Puāwai recently, you may have seen that there has been some major changes to the little corner behind our Tool Shed. The originally damp and dilapidated corner has now been transformed into a bright and inviting seedling trial space. On Friday 26th of June, we had the “Big Move Day,” in which 122 seedlings were moved to Puāwai, carefully re-potted, and placed into our brand-new shade house to start the resistance trial.
Aug 6
Kauri Comparisons: Pōhutukawa
The pōhutukawa tree ( Metrosideros excelsa ), known as New Zealand’s Christmas tree, is another one of our iconic trees. Often seen clinging on to cliff faces by the ocean, spreading its roots and branches widely in old growth forests, or even in school yards. The symbol of the pōhutukawa is popular in the wider Aotearoa New Zealand culture, with artwork, Christmas cards and several children’s songs , all featuring the tree’s iconic red flowers. In te Ao Māori, the pōhutukawa
Mar 4
April - Taraire - Native Plant of the month
Taraire Beilschmiedia taraire Taraire leaves Taraire are very distinctive endemic canopy trees. They have wide, oval leaves with sunken...
Mar 23, 2022
Native Plant of the Month - September - Rewarewa
Left: rewarewa flowers, middle: rewarewa tree, right: rewarewa flower buds, if you look closely you can see the flower closest to the...
Aug 29, 2021