A natural visitor from Australia, this majestic (nay, royal) manu with its practical utensil of a beak has soared into the hearts of New Zealanders. The Royal Spoonbill - Forest & Bird Youth Creature Feature, February 2026.
Forest & Bird is warning that the Government’s decision to weaken national environmental direction removes vital safeguards that New Zealanders expect.
Suffering from self-diagnosed "nature deficient disorder" Chris Fitch set out on a global journey to discover the myriad ways citizens are greening their urban spaces and reaping multiple wellbeing benefits.