Watercolour Painting by Avril Jean - Kiwi woodturning There are ten species of

There are ten species of tree fern in New Zealand

Manu (birds) are significant kaitiaki (guardians)

Moko has evolved from a few simple lines to the full facial designs we see today on carved masks and figures

and the remains of adults may often be found strewn round the floors of caves

the largest being the Mamaku Ponga (or Black Ponga) which can grow to 20 metres in height

Watercolour Painting by Avril Jean - Kiwi woodturning There are ten species ofOriginal watercolour bird study by Avril Jean. Mounted and framed in a New Zealand made wooden frame. Frame size 40 x 39 cm Mount outer size: 32. 5 x 31. 5 cm Mount window size 18. 5 x 16. 5 cm About the North Island Brown Kiwi: The only kiwi in the wild in the North Island. Widespread in native forest and scrub, pine forests, and rough farmland. Flightless, with tiny vestigial wings and no tail. Nocturnal, therefore more often heard than seen. Male