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News and Resources
Welcome to HSC's information directory, here you will find news, information, and resources relating to HSC's many projects. The key resources are featured in the first menu and all posts can be found in the second menu. If you are after a certain topic use the category menu options under All Posts to filter the posts. Enjoy!
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Carmichaelia australis
NZ native broom (Carmichaelia australis) is a native shrub...
Jan 1, 2020


Discaria toumatou
Matagouri (Discaria toumatou) is a dense, thorny shrub with grey-green zigzag branches...
Dec 31, 2019


Carex secta
Pukio (Carex secta) is a large, tufted wetland sedge with tall, stiff green leaves...
Dec 31, 2019


Leptospermum scoparium
Mānuka (Leptospermum scoparium) is a shrub or small tree with small, aromatic leaves...
Dec 31, 2019


Kunzea ericoides
Kānuka (Kunzea ericoides) is a fast-growing shrub or small tree with fine, aromatic leaves...
Dec 31, 2019


Juncus edgariae
Māori name: Common name: Hard rush, Edgar's rush, wiwi Botanical name (authority): Growth rate Height at maturity Propagation and...
Dec 31, 2019


Olearia odorata
Scented tree daisy (Olearia odorata) is a small tree or shrub with aromatic foliage...
Dec 31, 2019


Veronica salicifolia
Koromiko (Veronica salicifolia) is a shrub with long, willow-like leaves and spikes of pale blue...
Dec 31, 2019


Plagianthus regius
Ribbonwood (Plagianthus regius) is a fast-growing tree with large, bright green leaves...
Dec 31, 2019


Carmichaelia crassicaulis
Coral broom (Carmichaelia crassicaulis) is a small, twiggy shrub...
Dec 31, 2019


Coprosma intertexta
Coprosma intertexta (Coprosma intertexta) is a compact, dense shrub with interlacing branches...
Dec 31, 2019


Hoheria angustifolia
Narrow-leaved houhere (Hoheria angustifolia) is a small tree or shrub with narrow, glossy leaves...
Dec 31, 2019


Carex virgata
Māori name: Common name: Swamp Sedge Botanical name (authority): Growth rate Height at maturity Propagation and planting tips Ecological...
Dec 31, 2019


Coprosma virescens
Coprosma (Coprosma virescens) is a sprawling or upright shrub with glossy leaves...
Dec 31, 2019


Austroderia richardii
South Island Toetoe (Austroderia richardii) is a tall, perennial grass with long, arching leaves...
Dec 31, 2019


Coprosma rugosa
Needle-leaved mountain coprosma (Coprosma rugosa) is a shrub with stiff, needle-like leaves...
Dec 31, 2019


Cordyline australis
Tī kōuka (Cordyline australis) is a tall, slender tree with a stout trunk...
Dec 31, 2019


Coprosma robusta
Karamū (Coprosma robusta) is a dense, bushy shrub or small tree...
Dec 31, 2019


Coprosma crassifolia
Mingimingi (Coprosma crassifolia) is a dense shrub with glossy, thick leaves, small green flowers, and bright red berries attractive to birds.
Dec 31, 2019
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