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Anyone know what these fern things are that are strangling the trees?

It's all over our protected bush, have no idea what it is

Best way to manage it? I use to spray down there, but is tricky as I don't want to touch the trees(I'm wanting to see them grow) but is too labour intensive to pull it out ourselves, constant battle, dunno what it is though lol

u/Fun-Helicopter2234 — 20 hours ago
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Ruru spotted hunting mice around the chicken coop

I've always heard them around at night but I've never seen one in person. Spotting this guy made my entire week. They're much smaller than I realized they were.

u/PeachyFeller — 2 days ago
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Miniature fungi

I regret not putting down a match or a coin or something for scale, but these little guys are maybe 10mm tall, caps only a few mm across. The moss/whatever looks kinda shiny and iridescent from a distance which is why they caught my eye.

They’re growing on a wet clay bank in Wairarapa if that helps anyone with an ID?

u/lo_mince — 1 day ago
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Tongariro Alpine Crossing reserve. Hostel

Hi. From Auckland to maybe waimarino is the best option for a hostel? Planning to go to tongariro and I need some kind of reservation to this mountain?

Thank you!

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u/DiegoDeschB — 1 day ago
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How do I work in Kiwi conservation?

I have wanted to work in conservation for as long as I can remember. I grew up in the United States (I know, bleh) and my family wouldn't allow me to get an ecology degree, they wanted me to have something more secure. Now, I have a degree in Microbiology and a degree in Statistics, and at last, financially independent. My background offers a super unique skillset, but it's definitely not related to kiwi conservation.

So, how do I get into this field with no prior background? I could always do work involving statistical mapping of kiwi populations, but again my experience in statistics isn't environmental, and this seems like it would fall under government work (which I cannot do without being a citizen.) Who do I get in contact with? Is it even possible for me to obtain this job if I'm not a citizen?

I've tried doing some research on it, but I haven't come up with anything definitive. Let me know and thanks all!

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u/hummus4u — 2 days ago
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Nikau or Bangalow? Growing suspicious of NZNativePlantCentre purchase.

Bought a few months ago from NZ Native Plant Centre online, and even at the time I questioned whether or not they were Nikau. As time passed I’m getting more convinced they are banglow/piccabean palms. Can anyone alleviate my suspicions?

u/Ameadius — 3 days ago
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What is this?

Opened a door that’s been closed for months and disturbed these lil guys. Body was about the size of my thumb knuckle.

Sorry I couldn’t get closer for a better pic but I didn’t want to 🙂

u/californiankiwifruit — 3 days ago
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What is this frog? Invasive / introduced?

EDIT: poor thing was still sitting there when I walked back past so I gently scooped it up with my hoodie sleeve and put it somewhere much safer above the retaining wall. Little fella was so very calm and polite.

Saw this frog at the bottom of Greville road in Albany. Might move him on the way back home if I can get a plastic container for cheap so I can avoid touching it, but if it's some kind of invasive species it may be best that I leave it to fate...?

u/MuddyFootedKiwi — 4 days ago