
News & Tips

Easy, tiger
September 15, 2021
Keeping feline predators out of your garden shouldn’t be like ‘herding cats’. Here are five tips that might help keep the neighbourhood moggies away from your feeder and the precious local birdlife.

Our world of nature:
Wriggly worms, ducks diving and cock-a-hoop celebrities?
February 09, 2021
2021 has started off with some incredible stories, from attempted coups to crashed yachts to Kim and Kanye breaking up. Here are the big stories from the Topflite news desk in all their sensational glory...

Go native in the garden
September 20, 2018
The most appealing thing about growing native plants is that they are the easy option. They are, after all, native. Choose species that you know thrive in your region and they will adapt to the conditions perfectly. You could source seeds or cuttings from neighbours for a quick start. Then watch your garden flourish as our feathered friends drop by for a meal of nectar and berries or even the insects, mites and lizards that make their home amongst the greenery.

Does New Zealand need Arbor Day?
June 05, 2018
Imported from the Northern Hemisphere, Arbor Day mostly goes unrecognised these days. Is it time to bring it back?