We are used to seeing creatives rely on a separate income stream to fund their artistic endeavours. In a very Kiwi take on the struggling artist stereotype, Ashley McDonald did the opposite. She used her nature-centred artwork to pay her way through university and fund an emerging career in ecology and conservation.

Aside from the good ol’ Easter Egg Hunt, there are lots of eggscellent ways to celebrate the long weekend with the kids and the grown-up kids. Here are a few of our suggestions:

When first we came across Melbourne-based illustrator Sheryl Cole, we instantly loved her whimsical water-colour based style and delicate depictions of our animal friends. She was a natural choice to help us debut the new Topflite Hound range.

By now most people are aware of the obvious reasons behind the growing ‘buying local’ trend. However, buying from regional producers doesn’t just help decrease the environmental impact, sustain local communities, and bolster the national economy. It can be about just knowing your favourite products will be on the shelves when you need them.

Hot on the heels of Valentine’s Day comes more good news from Cupid. New Zealand’s beloved kākāpō, 2020 Bird of the Year winner (and recipient of recent funding from our Soar Initiative), is currently in the middle of successful breeding season.

Our last article on podcasts proved popular. So now we’re introducing four more options to help you live better, laugh more and, maybe, even learn a thing or two.

Super Sprout is undoubtedly a ‘super-food’. Designed for larger parrots, this blend of easily sprouted seeds releases stored nutrients as the seeds grow.

It is with a bit of a heavy heart that we write this introduction. Glenys, our wonderful Production Specialist, is retiring soon.

After eight years here and day after day of hard work and happy smiles it definitely feels like saying goodbye to one of the family.