There’s something profoundly humbling about standing beneath a kauri tree. Its trunk rises straight and silent, its bark worn smooth by centuries of wind and rain, its roots stretching deep into the damp earth of Aotearoa’s west coast. For those of us who work in conservation and cultural heritage, these giants are not just trees […]

The Kai Festival of Kawhia: Indigenous Food, Community and Culture
There’s a certain magic that drifts through the air every February along the western shores of Aotearoa, when the small coastal town of Kawhia transforms into a living, breathing celebration of Māori heritage. The Kawhia Kai Festival isn’t just an event – it’s a feast for the senses and a homecoming for the soul. As […]

Farms in New Zealand
Ecotourism is short for eco-tourism. New Zealand is a magical land of amazing landscapes, full of amazing wildlife.

Ecotourism in New Zealand
Along with Madagascar, Canada, Tanzania and a host of other countries filled with nature reserves, New Zealand is among the top ecotourism destinations.

Taumata Hill in New Zealand – the hill of the legendary warrior
Taumatauhakatangihangihangahangakoauauauauotamateaturi-pukakapikimaungaungahoronukoronukuopokanuenuakitanatahu Hill is not only a natural landmark

Lake Manapouri in New Zealand is a blue crystal in the South Island mountains
Lake Manapouri is located on New Zealand’s South Island and is part of the Fiordland National Park.
