Tīeke/Saddleback

Project Areas Update by Annie Hill for Russell Light’s October 2024 edition While many people know about the extinction of moa, huia and laughing owls, a surprising number of are unaware of the many bird species teetering on the brink of extinction. Part of the...

Myrtle rust in New Zealand

Myrtle rust’s arrival and spread in New Zealand by Annie Hill for Russell Lights June 2024 edition Native myrtles include pohutukawa, northern and southern rata, rata vines, ramarama, manuka and kanuka. Introduced myrtles include eucalypts, feijoas, lily pilly/ monkey...