Join us for some free outdoor fun and become a Pukeiti nature explorer as we discover everything that calls Pukeiti home. 🐞 Recommended for children aged 5–10, accompanied by an adult. *Registration essential *Please wear suitable clothing
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. Alongside this, we’ve undertaken extensive successional planting, ensuring this cherished part of Pukeiti continues to captivate visitors for seasons to come. The gardeners have been busy preparing for summer’s peak. Another round of fertiliser has been applied to the gardens and lawns, encouraging lush, vigorous growth. With a flurry of weeding, seasonal pruning and the last of the planting completed, every corner of Pukeiti is looking its absolute best. Kristian Davies Head Gardener - Pukeiti
Pukeiti is putting on a colourful show this season and the vireya collection is blooming beautifully. Azaleas, camellia sasanqua and hellebores are flowering throughout the garden, with the occasional rhododendron also making an appearance. The garden recently had an autumn feed with organic fertiliser and the team continues to lay mulch to nourish the beds. We’ve chip-sealed the path around the main lawn and the track to the Keiller Garden has been extended to create a scenic loop walk. Kristian Davies Head Gardener - Pukeiti
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. Now’s a great time to check out the Vireya Walk, where some of the Vireya rhododendrons are in flower alongside interesting bulbs popping up. Meanwhile, the hydrangeas around the garden are still holding their colour and looking good. Plenty to see as we enjoy the last of the summer blooms! Kristian Davies Head Gardener - Pukeiti
recognised iwi within Taranaki: Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Maru, Te Atiawa, Taranaki, Ngāruahine, Ngāti Ruanui and Ngaa Rauru. See our online iwi contacts database Top of page The economy Dairying and hydrocarbon exploration & production are both important to the Taranaki economy. A notable feature of the Taranaki region is its reliance on the region’s natural and physical resources for its social and economic wellbeing. Farming and other land-based activities continue to play a prominent role in
identity within New Zealand society. "I was honoured to be asked to participate in the exhibition. The female form in my sculpture, made from Belgian blue stone, stands in a stone boat made from Taranaki andesite. It is a true representation of my multicultural roots, Belgian and Taranaki." Renate is excited for this installment of Yours Truly XX to be held at Pukeiti, a world-renowned garden and rainforest owned and operated by Taranaki Regional Council. “Pukeiti attracts a diverse range of visitors,
Improving resource management: Create a regional spatial plan to guide development across all Taranaki and drive better alignment with the region’s four councils. Delivering on freshwater: Implementing the new regime with a focus on core activities to improve freshwater management in the region. Addressing climate change: Focus on improving climate science and reducing the Council’s emissions. Our approach to possum control: Maintain the existing self-help programme while exploring bringing control
Zealand’s natural gas resources. It is New Zealand’s fourth largest export earner. In the past 10 to 15 years, continued drilling programmes have added a significant number of new small fields in Taranaki and exploration interest in the region remains high. Oil and gas has also led to development of industry in the processing, distribution, use, and export of hydrocarbons. There are a number of production stations in the region including the Pohokura, Māui, Kapuni, Kupe,
locals and visitors. Readers will discover iconic destinations around the region like Te Rewa Rewa Bridge, Puke Ariki, the Clifftop Garden and Pukeiti. “One of the things I liked about my original book Waffle goes to New Plymouth was that all families could visit the places Waffle went to regardless of income. So many of the places in the new book are also free or only a few dollars to enter." Whetu the kea and Waffle will be hitting the road later this year as they continue to explore places around
