These 7 weta facts highlight these truly iconic New Zealand species. They may not be as well known as kiwi, but they are unique to the country. New Zealand is such an amazing place to live. The landscape is truly breathtaking with heaps of beautiful…
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…
The sounds of the cicada are synonymous with summer in New Zealand. Here are 7 cicada facts to help you better appreciate these winged insects. Summer in New Zealand always seems to fly by because there are so many fun outdoor activities to engage in.…
New Zealand’s 2 flax species are both quite common throughout the country. Here are tips on telling apart the 2 flax species and characteristics of each. Flax is one of the iconic plants of the New Zealand landscape. It may not be as showy as…
The rewarewa is a beautiful native New Zealand tree. Here are 6 facts about this tree that produces beautiful red nectar filled flowers. New Zealand has so many unique trees that stand out to me, such as the massive kauri, the majestic pohutukawas, and the…
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…
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 powelliphanta are giant land snails found only in New Zealand. Here are 7 facts about these unique threatened species. New Zealand is one of those places where you never know what you are going to find when you take a walk in the bush.…
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…