The Government’s decision to allow mining — even open-pit mining – in pristine areas of Coromandel conservation land and our National Parks is contemptible, says Coromandel Watchdog spokesperson Denis Tegg.
Conservation organisation Forest & Bird has uncovered Government plans to allow mining in 7000 hectares of high-value conservation land in the West Coast’s Paparoa National Park, Great Barrier Island and the Coromandel Peninsula.
On this page you will find lists of trees that attract bees in Canterbury. Download the full brochure as a PDF LEGEND: Common Name (Scientific name) — Life form, Maximum height in metres, Months of flowering
An evolving ice garden with a two-metre high towering iceberg, a developing ice sheet and an ocean abundant with plants representing marine life comprises the Christchurch International Airport’s Antarctic Garden at the Ellerslie International Flower Show in March. A metaphor for the Antarctic landscape, An Icy Oasis (pictured above) is designed by Christchurch landscape designer […]
Featured article from September / October Alfresco Magazine 2009 Landscape designer Sandra Batley investigates the concept of Living Walls, the latest gravity defying technology literally changing the way we view gardens.
Green is the new Black Takapuna is now home to New Zealand’s newest and most innovative venture, The Department Store, providing a multi-dimensional fashion, art and beauty experience across three floors. The project was spearheaded by Stephen Marr, Karen Walker and Dan Gosling from Black Box. The Department Store showcases the very best of fresh, […]
Natural Habitats Greenwall has matured since it was installed earlier in the year. Below are two updated images showing growth and progress of this innovative system available under licence from Natural Habitats. Natural Habitats Greenwall October 2009
Gold award-winning Ellerslie International Flower Show garden designer Carl Pickens will be calling on the Christchurch community to help create his exhibition garden for next year’s Show. The sustainable landscape architect and organic horticulturalist has “been inspired by an concept which invites people to contribute their ideas for creating a sustainable world”.
