Native Plants — LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AOTEAROA

An international pact: ngutukākā / kakabeak coming home

The ngutukākā or kakabeak is an endangered NZ native shrub pushed to the brink of extinction. Now, thanks to community efforts, a light is being shone on this endangered taonga plant to restore it to the glory it once had.

Biodiversity, Nature, Native PlantsTrees that CountJune 10, 2024Trees that Count, kakabeak

Mother Nature provides stimulation for child's play

Set within a newly planted reserve with native trees and an ecologically enhanced riparian zone, Yaldhurst Park Nature Playground is designed to connect kids to their natural environment through play.

Native Plants, Public SpaceGuest UserApril 29, 2021Playgrounds

The native plant-off

“Those won’t survive you know” was the frequently heard comment that started it all. Like many corporates, 2020 was a year for some necessary cost cutting for our company (Design, Engineering and Environmental Services consultancy WSP) and that included hiring indoor plants.