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The inaugural Ngutukākā Festival, held from 18 to 21 September 2024, was a resounding success, celebrating the Tairāwhiti Ngutukākā in bloom

We have created two Ngutukākā Posters for your kura, marae or community space which showcase the tāonga species that is Tairawhiti...

The Tairawhiti Ngutukaka Festival is being planned for 18-21 September 2024! This festival will connect, engage and encourage local and...

We are so happy to let you know that Graeme Atkins, kaitieki, kaimahi for Raukūmara Pae Maunga, endangered species expert, project leader...

🥀This week we were joined by Trees That Count, Bay Conservation Alliance, Raukūmara Pae Maunga Restoration Project and people from The...

In October of 2023, thanks to the help of rangatahi from Te Kura o Te Whānau ā Apanui, locals and kaimahi from the Raukūmara Pae Maunga...

At the far end of the Te Whānau-a-Apanui side of state highway 35, nestled in a little bay at Raukokore and near the east cape landmark...

Our friends at New Zealand Geographic have written a detailed article on Tairawhiti Ngutukaka, our Kaupapa and the hard mahi that goes...

There are plenty of great Whakapapa resources on Ngutukākā. We've listed some of the best sources below: Department of Conservation:...

A fantastic piece from The Gisborne Herald on the replanting of the uri of the Ngutukākā collected 250 years ago, when the Endeavour...

A fantastic article from the Endangered Species Foundation (ESF), who are now proud supporters of Tairawhiti Ngutukaka. We are thrilled...

Ngutukākā is easy to grow from seed. It is possible to take cuttings but these are less likely to succeed and often damage the original...

Ngutukākā seeds respond well to a bit of preparation before planting. There are lots of ways to do this, but Graeme's preferred process...

Ngutukākā thrives in sunny, open, steep and well drained sites. It doesn’t mind a bit of wind but doesn’t tolerate frost well. Choose a...

Growing Ngutukākā from seed is relatively easy but protecting them from pests and predators is not. Preservation of ngutukākā takes...

A fantastic article about Tairawhiti Ngutukaka founder, Graeme Atkins, and his tireless efforts to protect native plant species across...

Tairāwhiti Ngutukākā co-founder Graeme Atkins has received Aotearoa's most prestigious conservation award - The Loder Cup. Minister...

RNZ talk to Tairawhiti Ngutukaka Co-Founder Graeme Atkins on the effect of invasive species and predators on native species in the...