Category: Things to know

Black Friday

Despite not enjoying a big turkey dinner with family and friends in November, Kiwis do celebrate Black Friday… Sort of. The big stores and electronic stores have sales on and many people venture out...

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Thoughts of the week

It’s amazing to me that so much time and energy is spent focusing on identifying causes for biodversity and environmental change that, in reality, are only a fraction of the problem. They are also...

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Owha

Owha is the name of a resident leopard seal here in New Zealand. This is a relatively new event and as a biologist I thought I would share information with you about these seals and Owha in particular. Background...

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Guide to Car Buying

When purchasing a car in another country: Ask around for places to look- dealers, traders, online, auction. I used TradeMe, the Ebay of NZ When looking online, make sure you double check what unit...

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Did you know?

Seagulls who look like they are dancing are actually stomping on the ground to mimic rain vibrations. This makes worms come to the surface so they don’t drown, allowing the gulls a tasty lunch!...

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