Gorse
A year on the farm: Lambing is in full swing on the Bird's hill block
The newborn lambs hide amongst gorse to escape the chilly winds and Alistair plants poplar poles on erosion-prone hill country. Audio
Gorsebusting: volunteers ghosting an invasive weed in Okarito
A West Coast volunteer project to rid a lagoon of an invasive weed, is bringing people and businesses together across New Zealand. Okarito Lagoon is swamped by gorse. It's threatening biodiversity… Audio
Raising meat rabbits proves food for thought for aspiring author
Dana Thompson and her family are living off the land in South Otago and helping others who want to do the same. She shares what she has learned in a weekly blog and a vlog. She's also penned several… Video, Audio
Friend or foe? How gorse is saving Giant Mahoenui wētā
Gorse, a pest for most, but a home for others! While generally considered to be New Zealand's worst scrub weed - gorse also provides important protection for one of the world's largest insects… Audio, Gallery
The Back Country
The Country Life webpage is showcasing a series of classic country clips from Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision. This week's film looks at gorse. Last week featured the inventor of the post hole borer, Ron… Audio
Nights Science - Botany
Auckland Botanical Gardens curator Bec Stanley on the chlorophyll-filled bio-mass that photosynthesises around us... jumping the garden fence - weeds Audio
Firing up the Plant Barbecue
To find the best plants to use in green firebreaks, biologists are testing the flammability of plants on the 'plant barbecue' Video, Audio