Publications

Kowhai ngutukaka (kakabeak) factsheet (PDF, 65K)

Kowhai ngutukaka or kakabeak is a shrub found only in New Zealand. It is a member of the pea family and its closest relatives are in Australia. In spring it produces stunning large red flowers which hang in clusters of 15-20 blooms.

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Native plants and restoration projects

Mainland islands An innovative approach to conserving our native plants.

The Loder Cup is awarded for plant conservation.

Research, collection and wildlife permits

Biodiversity Projects database - a catalogue of NZ biodiversity monitoring projects


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1080 poison for pest control

DOC online and field based training

Biodiversity Projects database - a catalogue of NZ biodiversity monitoring projects

View the Ghosts of Gondwana and Moa's Ark documentaries on NZ on Screen.


Contacts

For further information or to volunteer your help contact the Kakabeak Recovery Group Leader, Don McLean:

Gisborne Whakatane Area Office
Phone: +64 6 869 0460
Email: gisbornewhakatane-ao@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

Learn more

Native plants and restoration projects

Mainland islands An innovative approach to conserving our native plants.

The Loder Cup is awarded for plant conservation.

Research, collection and wildlife permits

Biodiversity Projects database - a catalogue of NZ biodiversity monitoring projects

Contacts

For further information or to volunteer your help contact the Kakabeak Recovery Group Leader, Don McLean:

Gisborne Whakatane Area Office
Phone: +64 6 869 0460
Email: gisbornewhakatane-ao@doc.govt.nz
Full office details
Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai