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Hi
Kia ora and hello again.
Daylight savings announces the beginning of summer time. More time in the garden, long evenings and BBQ's. Its time to start planning for those summer holidays.
This month's photos: Ferns
New Zealand's ferns evoke a luxuriant texture to the forests. The ground ferns occupy a niche which in many countries is occupied by grasses and annual plants. A wide spread of latitude, a mild climate and an abundance of rain combine to make the forest a haven for ferns, only surpassed in the tropics. While most ferns enjoy a moist and shady situation, many ferns can be found on sun baked rock or dry clay or shingle soil. A rich heritage exists around our ferns. The Ponga or tree ferns, in particular silver fern Cyathea dealbata, is our most widely known icon. However many other ferns are special to New Zealanders.
Taku hei piripiri,
Taku hei mokimoki,
Taku hei tawhiri,
Taku kati taramea
My pendent of scented fern, (Filmy fern-Hymenophyllum)
My pendent of sweet scented fern, (Microsum scandens)
My pendent of scented gum,(Conifer gum)
My sachet of sweet scented spear grass (Aciphylla)
A traditional pepeha expressing a form of love or endearment to a small child.
Hymenophyllum nephrophyllum
is the new name for kidney fern which was known as Trichomanes reniforme.
"Like a thousand ears listening"
Asplenium bulbiferum, Pikopiko.
The unraveling frond makes a delicious garnish to many contemporary indigenous dishes. Steam with mussels or use a sop for soups and dips. Comparable in texture to asparagus but with a subtle flavour. Ideal on crackers with soft cheeses.
Lygodium articulatum mangemange Bushman's bed
Kia penei te maroro o te kakahu me te mangemenge
Let your clothes be made as strong as mangemange that never wears out.
Mangemange is a climbing fern with a very strong stem.
The fibers were used by Bushmen to make a springy mattress
Whangaroa Houseboat Holidays
Whangaroa Houseboat Holidays offer a unique escape, far from the "madding crowd", in beautiful Whangaroa Harbour - the perfect environment for the relaxed holiday getaway that house boating provides.
Whangaroa scenery is awe-inspiring, with towering sheer bluffs and volcanic rock formations protruding through steep forested shores, its colours reflected in tranquil water. Whangaroa remains an unspoiled natural resource, ideal for rest and relaxation. Sit back in the lounge and enjoy the view, or fish, dive and swim from your doorstep! Cook your catch on the barbecue or use the spacious kitchen. Go ashore and spend some time exploring, then row back to your home on the water.
Video of Neil's Family and their Whangaroa Houseboat Holiday. This is an excellent video as it captures the very best Whangaroa has to offer. Very good production values. 10Mbytes. 3 mins long and opens with windows media player. I highly recommend youhave a look at this from here
For full details for a unique experience of holidaying on a houseboat visit the website from here
Bushmansfriend offers many opportunities to experience Whangaroa's natural world.
Harbour tours, bushwalks, water taxi and kayak hire
NZ Plant Conservation Network – vote for your favourite native plant
NZPCN is running its annual native plant web-based poll to inspire interest in our native flora and to raise awareness of the fantastic website. You can vote up to 5 times for the same plant or chose 5 different species. Last years winner was Lepidium oleraceum (Cook's
scurvy grass). Results will be announced at the Network conference in November in Auckland. Voting is open till 20th November 2006. www.nzpcn.org.nz
New Zealand Forest and Bird Society
NF&BS is running its annual favourite bird poll. Vote for your favourite avian from this link
101 must Do's for kiwis.
You may have seen the TV add about getting out and about in New Zealand this summer. Check out the website and vote for your favourite kiwi experience or suggest the 102nd must Do. Share your favourite experience
'Scene Stealer' Clothing and images
As the name Scene Stealer suggests, Pippa de Court zig zags her way around New Zealand capturing tantilizing slices of New Zealand . On return she releases the precious booty onto different media – designer t's and hoodies, photographic cards, block mounted and framed enlarged prints.
Pippa's clothing range features 'slices of New Zealand' which are professionally applied onto short sleeved and 3/4 sleeved tops, stylish V necked tank tops for women, and newly released tees for children and hoodies for men and women. As well as the main image,each garment features a gleaming paua shell image on the sleeve (or elsewhere if you choose)
Choose from the vast array of iconic New Zealand images to have applied to your chosen size and coloured top. Purchase garments for your children on their OE, as a gift for an expat or visiting friend, or simply spoil yourselves with a sublime top. Highly recommended Check out Pippa's website Scene Stealer
DVD of the month:
Fishpond has branched out into offering DVD movies for purchase. David Attenborough wildlife films and many more celebrating the natural world.
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Until next time,
look after yourself..... and enjoy New Zealand's natural world.
Tony Foster
Bushman's Friend
New Zealand Nature Walks
New Zealand Plants
Whangaroa Houseboat Rentals
Campbell Rd. Totara North
RD2 Kaeo 0479
Northland New Zealand
Phone: 09 4051844
tony@bushmansfriend.co.nz
info@houseboatrentals.co.nz
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