This Tui loves the Kowhai, see the pollen on his face!

Serious issues for the city, Ocean Beach Domain Coastal Management and the perennial John Wilson Drive. #risingtide

When the party is over...? The contempt that we show for our waterways and environment in NZ is shameful.

Beautiful lady with hairy legs found in the garden. This is a ground Weta or Hemiandrus species.

Why working in coastal conservation is inspiring, rewarding and makes a difference to a place most people love.

We need better planning of recreational opportunities as our population ages and grows in New Zealand.

The story of Pikao - Tane's offering to our coastline. A golden thread under threat in Dunedin.

When recreation and conservation values are creatively combined positive spaces for people are created to enjoy.

...meanwhile back at Lawyers Head, children philosophically ponder their involvment in the management of the coastline.

Adults have much to learn about sharing and protecting the coastal environment for future generations.

By defacing our scenery we devalue the visitor experience for our community and our economy.

Whakatauki - a message for today

Keep a green tree in your heart and perhaps a singing bird will come.
Chinese proverb

On the nature of imagination and the imagination of nature

We need to create positive linkages between the landscape, biodiversity and the built environment in Dunedin.

Who said John Wilson Drive is a scenic attraction when we treat it like this?

Who said closing John Wilson Drive would stop elderly people from enjoying the area?

On the love of plants and the joy of botany.