Planting the Future – Restoring the Kākāriki Korowai of Te Puia
Continuing from my introductory story about my arrival at Te Puia (Hot Water Beach) in 1964, I will explore the reasons why I became so passionate about restoring the biodiversity of the enchanted Te Puia Pā site.
Beneath the Waves
The ocean floor suddenly comes to life – a grey winged creature unveils itself. It takes flight, gliding effortlessly along the sand.
From Pacific Memories to Mosaic Masterpieces
There’s a big sparkly sign in the shape of a surfboard as you pass the Tairua home of Dessa Bluu. It’s done in mosaic with a Pacific design and is just one of this imaginative artist’s creations.
Even as the excitement of the Summer Olympics blazed onto our screens, a world class pool star in Whitianga continued to hope he would see Cue Sports on the Olympic podium in the near future.
Solitude vs. Loneliness – Health Essentials with Kaitlyn Gooch
This month, I have a health and wellness topic people either love or hate: How comfortable do you feel being alone? Yes, with yourself.
A Nose for a Nuisance Weed – Brought to you by the Department of Conservation (DOC)
Wink is a one-eyed Conservation Dog from Invercargill with an important job: detecting pests and sniffing out Spartina grass.
His well-tuned nose has brought him up all the way up to Hauraki and Coromandel.
