Gardens news

Fri 14 Mar 2025 12:00pm

The Keiller Garden is looking fantastic, with perennials in full bloom putting on a great display. The new planting in front of the lodge is also coming along well, adding a fresh mix of colour and texture.

Fri 14 Mar 2025 12:00pm

Summer arrives fast in Taranaki. Spring’s mix of rain and sunshine keeps the garden fresh and lush until Christmas, but then suddenly the gods flick the switch and a big halogen bulb shines down bringing warm seas and blue skies.

Thu 09 Jan 2025 12:00pm

Pukeiti invites visitors to step into the world of art that reflects the complexities of youth, multiculturalism, feminism, LGBTQI+, mental health and environmental issues we face.

Fri 20 Dec 2024 12:00pm

Summer is (allegedly) on the way, you can tell because between downpours it’s warmer than winter. On the plus side the spring rains have brought a riot of colour to Tūpare.

Fri 20 Dec 2024 12:00pm

Summer is settling in, and the garden is brimming with life and colour. The rhododendrons continue to shine, their vibrant hues lingering beautifully across the landscape. As if on cue, hydrangeas, deutzia and philadelphus are beginning to bloom, each add

Fri 20 Dec 2024 12:00pm

It’s been a busy and rewarding year in the garden. The Taranaki Garden Festival was a resounding success, drawing visitors from the local community, across the nation and even overseas.

Fri 20 Dec 2024 12:00pm

It has been a productive and eventful year for the ex-situ project, culminating in the completion of our final major road trips and the dissemination of our cherished taonga (cultural treasures).

Thu 07 Nov 2024 12:00pm

Pukeiti’s rainforest provides the perfect backdrop for metal sculptors Nathan and Destine Hull, whose exhibition is showcased in the Keiller Garden during the Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival.