Henderson's Mill was a kauri mill located in current day Henderson. Founded by Thomas Henderson in 1849 to fell Kauri in Henderson Valley and the eastern flanks of the Waitakere Ranges. By 1864 it had felled most of the accessible trees on its land resulting in its closure In 1868. In the 15 years of operation almost every Kauri from the area was gone! During the years that the timber mill was operational it caused extensive damage to the land of those who lived downstream of the dams,...

It’s that time of the year again, our cabbage trees, tī kōuka have begun putting on their magnificent displays of abundant white flowers, attracting bees, moths and other insects with their sweet perfume. They get their common name, cabbage tree, from the cook expedition who, like Māori, found that the young, unexpanded leaves in the centre of these trees were not only edible but delicious (although removal kills the tree/stem). With their ability to tangle in the unsuspecting lawn mower or...

Perhaps our most unappreciated native tree could be one of the most important; learn what makes our mangroves so special. Saltwater...