A tiny plant found only in remote parts of New Zealand has been revealed to have ... importance of learning more about the abundance of native plant life around us, and what other secrets might ...

It comes from the nectar of the flower of Leptospermum scoparium — also known as Manuka, which is only native to New Zealand. Mānuka, in fact, is a Maori word. "The plant itself is very rare.

If all of the plants had been sprayed, perhaps a higher level of control would have been achieved. A thesis has been written about this work for people wanting more detail. If planting up a riparian ...

Wildfires in California, bushfires in Australia and some significant vegetation fires across New Zealand have brought global attention to fire risk and are a good reminder of the risks posed by ...