Located near the Waimatā river, this area, like so many others, was badly affected by Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023. The river ...

One of the plants that struck me during my visit was the harakeke, or New Zealand Flax (Phormium tenax ... Both plants are being used for traditional weaving. While the harakeke is traditionally ...

Harakeke (flax) is a hero ingredient in Aotea Health’s body and skincare products and is one of Aotearoa’s most well-known species of native flora. The seed oil is rich in omega 3, 6 and 9 ...

Flax seed oil is recognized for its numerous benefits in promoting hair growth, nourished with omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. It enhances scalp health, hair texture, and shine, while also ...

It was heartening to find every school had at least one species associated with weaving, with both harakeke and tī kōuka present at 83% of schools. We know young Māori in cities are at risk of ...

There are so many action-adventure games out there that I admittedly have some trouble telling them all apart. It’s a hallmark of the video game industry that when somebody creates something widely ...

and we said because it’s we didn’t want to lose it, the skill of making it. In some parts we’ve used native flax - harakeke - instead of coconut husk but we thought that’s ok because we’re in NZ. The ...

80% of our trees, ferns and flowering plants are endemic (found only in New Zealand). About 10–15% of the total land area of New Zealand is covered with native flora, from tall kauri and kohekohe ...