Gardens news

Keep up to date with happenings at Pukeiti, Tūpare and Hollard Gardens.

An electric Pukeiti experience

EV charging at Pukeiti

Tue 25 May 2021

Visitors and locals can now charge their electric vehicles while recharging their own batteries in Taranaki’s famous Pukeiti gardens.

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Pukeiti Rhododendron Cream a New Zealand first in natural skincare

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Tue 19 Jan 2021

Pukeiti has partnered with Hayley Benseman Skincare to create Pukeiti Hand and Body Cream, a New Zealand first in natural skincare.

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Treehouse lunchboxes arrive at Pukeiti just in time for summer holidays

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Wed 23 Dec 2020

The Rainforest Eatery at Pukeiti has launched takeaway picnic lunches for hassle-free family eating.

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Young Mia finally celebrates naming of new rhododendron

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Tue 27 Oct 2020

Mia Edmonds, 4, was delighted to finally plant the ‘Rosy Comet’ at Pukeiti, a new hybrid vireya Rhododendron she won the naming rights to in a Pukeiti summer competition.

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Hollard Gardens Family Corner becomes spray free

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Thu 08 Oct 2020

Hollard Gardens has introduced sawdust as a natural solution to control weeds in its popular children’s play area, eliminating the need to use potentially toxic sprays in this high use area.

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Pukeiti's rainforest hut opens doors

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Fri 02 Oct 2020

Pukeiti is excited to announce the opening of its 12-bed Pīwakawaka Family Hut, giving families the chance to sleep above the treetops and wake up to birdsong.

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Say hello to Rainforest Eatery

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Mon 21 Sept 2020

Say hello to Rainforest Eatery, the vibrant new cafe nestled in the heart of Pukeiti – serving up old school favourites with a modern twist.

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Tūpare awarded Travellers' Choice 2020

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Tue 08 Sept 2020

Tūpare has been awarded the 2020 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award, placing it in the top 10% of attractions worldwide.

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