News & Tips
Product Spotlight: Pine Shavings
March 25, 2019
Our pine shavings have been carefully sourced to meet exacting standards. 100% New Zealand-grown Radiata pine, these shavings are diligently prepared and processed to consistently ensure the highest quality product.
Product Spotlight: Meadow Hay
February 26, 2019
We’re recently introduced a new hay product for New Zealand’s rabbit, guinea pig and other small pet owners. Meadow Hay is a staple in the diet of these animals and we’re confident in saying ours is some of the best.
Ruby and the kākāpō
February 24, 2019
The kākāpō breeding season is always one of nervous anticipation for New Zealand’s conservationists and bird lovers. Topflite’s Ruby was on the ground this year and, over her two and a half week stay, she helped keep this important programme on track
Heart soaring
February 14, 2019
Every now and then we get feedback on a product. We’re happy to say it’s nearly always positive. Very occasionally it’s negative and we’ll need to work to make it right with our customer. And sometimes… sometimes it’s just absolutely heartwarming...
Ka-wing!
February 05, 2019
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Wait… oh yes, it’s a bird. Here are our five favourite high-flying heroes. Who did we miss?
Stamp of approval
December 21, 2018
We’ve noticed old-fashioned letters seem to be going the way of the moa and, with them, some beautiful bird art too.
A Hunter’s Paradise: New Zealand Birds of Prey
November 29, 2018
Look to the skies by day or night, and you may spot one of New Zealand’s three native birds of prey searching for a meal.
Are penguins getting the cold shoulder?
October 16, 2018
We’re starting to wonder… Will a penguin EVER win Bird of the Year? It looks increasingly less likely even as the Bird of the Year election goes from strength to strength. We discussed the kororā’s chances of victory with Dr Philippa Agnew of the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony.