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16/10/2024

This is currently in Tauranga. I plan to see the creativity on display. Look out for the trail visiting around the country.

https://kiwiarttrail.nz/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1ddeuWuFMLqv2yrPKFu4bod150eE47fDgjAi6SEdcuVMbpiq8yW8NN8PM_aem_0KzVAeKjR4J0C7pnFxe8tQ

The Kiwi Art Trail is a collection of 20+ kiwi sculptures that have been turned into bespoke pieces of art by talented New Zealand artists. The Kiwi Art Trail is a free, family-friendly public art trail in four locations across Aotearoa for all to enjoy. When the trail ends, the sculptures will be a

03/04/2024

April is Takahē Awareness Month.
Have you met a takahē yet?
These rare and precious birds were thought to be extinct for 50 years before being rediscovered, surviving in the high tussock lands of the Murchison Mountains.
Do you want the opportunity to see them at close quarters and learn about why they are so precious?
If so, Island DOC Rangers Talia and Keith will be feeding the takahē near the Rangers' office near the lighthouse and giving a brief talk at 1pm.

For ferry and guided walk tickets, please visit: https://www.exploregroup.co.nz/auckland/tiritiri-matangi-island/?checkavail=y&date=25-11-2022&groupSize=1&PROMO=&productId=3148&tourType=3150 #3148

Photo & text: Jonathan Mower

08/07/2023

The tecovery of the Kakapo has come a long way. A little bit of history here. Love the work of the Kakapo Recovery team.

16/03/2023

I spy Plush Kiwis at Mixt. A delivery went up earlier this week. If you are in the area, be sure to pop in and see all the NZ made products they have.

31/10/2022

Bird of the Year 2022.

BREAKING: The wrock wren wins 2022! The underbird is now the wonderbird, rocking the establishment, and the country. It's one for the history books folks!

It was a close battle all the way through with the kororā holding the most first preference votes right to the end, but the unflappable pīwauwau managed to grab the lead with most transferred votes. The hills are going to be alive tonight with the songs of the rock wrens.

22/05/2022

Our latest delivery to Mixt arrived through the week. The delivery included the finger puppets below and also plush Kiwi soft toys.

04/02/2022

Head over to Toroa Souvenirs for a chance to win an Albatross and some choccies 🥰

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We have 100 followers, YAY ! 🤩🤩🤩

Let's celebrate with a giveaway !!

We are giving away :

🌟 1 NZ Made Soft Toy Albatross by NativeZ
🌟 1 pack of OCHO Milk Chocolate Hearts
(In time for Valentines day ❤️)

All you need to do, to enter in the draw is :

Like AND share this post !

*** I will draw a winner next Friday the 11th of Feb ***

Thanks for all your support everyone ! 💛

26/10/2021

The little blue penguin or kororā is the world’s smallest penguin and sadly has a conservation status of "at risk, declining". The biggest threats are dogs, predation, and road kill. They live along the shoreline (so please ignore the fern in this photo) but often cross the road to find somewhere to nest - they may waddle up to 1.5 km from the sea, and climb 300 m to find the perfect nest site!

25/10/2021

The tīeke or saddleback is in some trouble - perhaps they are deserving of your vote for Bird of the Year? They belong to New Zealand's unique wattlebird family, an ancient group which includes the endangered kōkako and the extinct huia.

Voting ends 31 October so pop over to: https://www.birdoftheyear.org.nz/ and cast your vote.

24/10/2021

The pūkeko is considered a bit of a clumsy swamp hen with their long legs and large feet, but we love them all the same ❤️ This little one is from our collection of finger puppets.

22/10/2021

One of our popular toys - the kereru - sitting amongst the leaves and flowers of a kōwhai tree which the real life bird loves to feast on 💕 ☀️ A great tree to plant in your back yard to attract native birds!

21/10/2021

So cute. That is all 💕