In praise of the pohutukawa (and rata)

Nine To Noon

English - December 20, 2021 22:30 - 16 minutes - 15 MB - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
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The pohutukawa, Aotearoa's Christmas tree, is in full bloom now in many parts of the country, signalling it's time to head to the beach. But just two decades ago the future of the iconic tree was in doubt. Robyn Haugh, Chief Executive of Project Crimson, a charitable trust dedicated to protect and restore the pohutukawa and rata, says New Zealanders are embracing the idea of donating trees around the country.