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. The rhododendrons have had a spectacular start to the summer season and the hydrangeas are close behind. Hydrangeas thrive in Taranaki’s mild, damp climate and this year has been the best for a while. Personally, I think the blues have never been more vibrant. I’ve often speculated whether the low light levels associated
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). In October, our rhododendron collections officer Andrew Brooker journeyed to the South Island to reconnect with our network partners and gardens across three district councils: Gore, Timaru and Ashburton. We distributed 120 endangered species rhododendrons among four gardens, making strategic use of
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Activities such as burning rubbish, spraying weeds, on-farm rubbish dumping or applying fertiliser can all have the potential to affect air quality for you and for your neighbours. Here's where you can find out the rules of what you can and can't do.
Rat numbers in New Plymouth continue to trend downwards, with a slight year-on-year increase coming as no surprise to experts. Each April since 2018 Towards Predator-Free Taranaki has monitored rodents at 10 sites across New Plymouth city. At each site 10 tracking tunnels are baited with peanut butter and left out for one fine night. In the morning, prints in the ink reveal whether there were rats, mice or other creatures present. This year rats were detected at 17% of tracking tunnels, up
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 Down in the Valley of the Giants, the new Nathan Hill sculptures have found their place, standing proudly amidst the towering trees. These striking pieces bring an added layer of wonder to the loop, seamlessly blending art with nature.
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