OME has created a kākāriki sightings map to show where these special birds are being seen across the motu. We’d love to hear from you — if you see or hear a kākāriki, please let us know. Check it out below and help us grow the map. Report sightings to: medlandsecovision@gmail.com
Pūriri (Vitex lucens) is a large, evergreen tree found primarily in the upper North Island of New Zealand. Known for its pink flowers and bright red berries, it provides year-round food and habitat for native birds like kererū, tūī, and kākāriki. Pūriri is also the main host for New Zealand’s largest moth and is a key species in forest restoration.