Meet the myrtles: maire tawake
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.
2 days ago
Kauri Comparisons: Kererū
Shanti Truong-George Kauri Protection Coordinator The iconic kauri tree is unique among Aotearoa’s native species, but also shares characteristics with some of our other flora and fauna. This is the first in a series of blog posts dedicated to learning more about the mighty kauri, through comparing its differences and similarities to some of our other native species. E koekoe te tūī, e ketekete te kākā, e kūkū te kererū - The tūī chatters, the kākā cackles and the kererū coos
Oct 29, 2025