1711 days ago

Hugh Wilson, botantist, ardent cyclist and the inspiration behind Hinewai Reserve!

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Hugh Wilson, the renowned Canterbury botanist who has also written a number of books about New Zealand plants has spent the last 30 years overseeing the regeneration of 1500 hectares of gorse-ridden hill country farmland to native bush. High above Akaroa, and over the crater rim, you can visit Hinewai Reserve and discover numerous species of ferns, regenerating totara, hear the bird song, find the 47 known waterfalls or even better, hike the 3 day Banks Peninsula Banks Track, New Zealand track.
Celia Hay, Director of New Zealand School of Food and Wine dropped to visit Hugh and get an update on edible native plants and berries.

Hugh mentioned a new documentary on the transformation of Hinewai and now free on You tube.

It's inspirational.

More messages from your neighbours
1 day ago

Retire NZ First while you at it

Sarnia from Auckland Central

Thank you God, The right Chris and Chloe

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20 hours ago

What's On: French Bay Table Tennis Club

Shane from Epsom

Table Tennis club meets on Tuesday nights, 7.30pm – 9.30pm. All welcome. $15 per player per night. For further information please contact Bryce ph. 027 2219726
French Bay Table Tennis Club
  • St Vianney Catholic Church Hall
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20 hours ago

What's On: Central Table Tennis Club

Shane from Epsom

Table tennis club meets every Monday night from 7-10pm. All welcome. $14 per player per night. For more information contact Ebi ph. (021) 083 09994.
Central Table Tennis Club
  • Auckland Table Tennis Stadium