News & Tips

With trends for human food firmly favouring ethical sources and transparent production, it’s only natural to see demand replicated in the pet food industry. Enter Zealandia Pet Foods.

After all, how many sayings that reference birds have derogatory implications? No more we say!

Larger than a tūi, smaller than a kereru, the bird is equally unforgettable when spotted. Look for blue-grey feathers, a black facial mask and vibrant orange wattle. But it won’t be easy: the kōkako’s very fitting pseudonym is the ‘grey ghost’.

After all the celebrity-making antics of the recent Bird Of The Year competition we started thinking back over other birds that have hogged the spotlight over the years. Here are our favourite five…

In Holland Dutch police are testing the use of eagles to disable illegally operated drones. Their work is in partnership with a company called ‘Guard From Above’.

For bird-based music we have to nominate folk singer Andrew Bird too, and the 20 short seconds of haunting bird song from Ouo are certainly memorable.

We’re keeping it Kiwi for our dogs and cats. We are now official distributors of ‘Zealandia’ – New Zealand made canned dog and cat food.

Sometimes it’s simply time to stretch your wings and leave the nest. It’s been a hectic few weeks down at Topflite base but the bulk of our move to a new warehouse space in Oamaru has now been successfully navigated.