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4 Common New Zealand Cicadas

  • Posted on March 3, 2023March 3, 2023
  • Animals

Here are 4 common New Zealand cicadas that you may see and likely hear during summer. These are just a few of the more than 40 species of cicada in the country. Well, we are at that time of year again when the bush is…

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7 Cicada Facts – New Zealand’s Summer Chorus

  • Posted on January 24, 2022January 24, 2022
  • Animals

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.…

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2 Signs Of A Good Summer To Come?

  • Posted on December 9, 2020December 8, 2020
  • New Zealand Nature

Here are 2 signs of a good summer to come – early blooming pohutukawas and heaps of heketara. Are these just myths or do they truly mean a fine summer is on the way? Every year around November I start to crave an end to…

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