Dec 8, 2019 | Best Of Topflite, Forest and Bird, Tips & Advice
‘Tis the season for giving. However, unfortunately, ‘tis also the season for creating waste. It’s when twinkling lights, cheerful music and the unconscious desire to see piles of gifts under the tree can spur us on to make thoughtless or rushed decisions purchases for our loved ones.
Nov 20, 2019 | Forest and Bird, Topflite news
New Zealand’s Bird Of The Year has finished with the mighty Hoiho being voted as the country’s favourite bird. The yellow-eyed penguin’s victory was a huge result for all seabirds.
Oct 16, 2018 | Forest and Bird, NZ Native Birds
We’re starting to wonder… Will a penguin EVER win Bird of the Year? We discuss the kororā’s chances with Dr Philippa Agnew.
Oct 10, 2017 | Forest and Bird, Topflite news
Why we’re backing the kororā for Bird of the Year Is 2017 the year of the kororā? We’re working on it! But we’ll need your support to make it happen. The popular Bird of the Year contest run by Forest and Bird is now in its 13th year. The kororā (little blue penguin)...
May 16, 2017 | Forest and Bird, NZ Native Birds, Topflite news, Wild Birds
Every year, Kiwi Gardener and Topflite ask the Kiwi Gardener readers to capture their local birds in the garden through the eye of a lens. Check out last year’s entries and the stunning ‘Bird of Prey’ winner by Kathy Keddle.
Dec 7, 2016 | Forest and Bird
Kōkako wins the other big election held this year In October the annual Forest And Bird election results were released, with the Kōkako winning at the ballot despite stiff competition from the kea and piwakawaka. According to 16-year-old Oscar Thomas who, along with...