How natural NZ botanicals such as kānuka and harakeke can help soothe post-summer skin
After months of sun exposure, salt water, and humidity, your skin might be feeling dry, irritated, or in need of some serious replenishment. While hydration and barrier repair are key to post-summer ...
Loss of forests brought new birds to NZ during the last Ice Age – we’re witnessing a similar process now
When landscapes change, exotic species take advantage of new habitats. Such a pulse of colonisation coincided with the Ice ...
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Spartina control to protect native species
Spartina traps silt and sand, impacting the open mudflats needed by many migratory protected bird species such as the ...
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Homeowner sparks inspiration with vibrant photos of unique landscaping: 'All the neighbors seem to like it'
The OP noted that they replaced the grass strip with a few species of plants native to New Zealand, including ice plants, to make the area more colorful. Installing a native plant lawn is not only ...
Almost a third of native species will be 'highly vulnerable' to climate change in 2050
A risk assessment by the Department of Conservation looked at 1145 species of birds, bats, lizards, and frogs, insects and plants and found almost a third would be highly vulnerable to climate change ...