News & Tips
Top seed
Topflite is one of the few pet food producers in New Zealand that grows its own ingredients. Learn about what is still grown at our founding farm 50 years on.
From seed to feed: The Topflite sunflowers
Now a summer holiday icon for ÅŒamaru, here's the backstory of our little yellow heroes.
What’s on the menu: Willowbank
Willowbank is an iconic wildlife sanctuary different generations of Kiwis (quite literally) have grown up with. With an incredibly diverse range of wildlife the park’s team needs to always ensure feed is exactly suited to each individual animal.
Shake your tail feather!
Over a decade ago Snowball became internet famous with a routine that put many a middle-aged dance-floor ‘sensation’ to shame. Now we’re discovering just how versatile this cavorting sulphur-crested cockatoo actually is.
Waiting in the wings…
In July over 1200 different birds in 16 different categories will be on show in Hamilton. We’re proud to sponsor the big event and to support the hard work of the entrants and the beauty of their birds.
Heart soaring
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...
What’s on the menu: The Parrot Place
Owners Mark and Vanessa Barratt have been running The Parrot Place in Kerikeri for over a decade now. While they’ve seen a lot of change over the years Topflite has always stayed on the menu – the consistent quality of the feed ensuring these beautiful birds enjoy a nutritional diet.
Medal winning birds
Dave Nicholson was president of the Auckland Metro Bird Club for more than 10 years and has been a passionate supporter and driver of the hobby for many years.