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18/07/2025

You might recognise those sweet bell sounds flying high from the garden...
Korimako are native nectar feeders who relish a life in the bush, continue reading to discover more about this tuneful green bellbird.

https://shop.topflite.co.nz/blogs/wild-bird-nutrition-care/meet-the-korimako

16/07/2025

July 18th & 19th
Join our local poultry club to see the best chickens, ducks, pigeons and cage birds on display!
Hosted by the Oamaru Poulty, Pigeon and Canary Society and proudly sponsored by Topflite, this is a show not to be missed.
With extra special meaning this year, the show is in memory of local bird club legend Ray Gibb.

14/07/2025

You can't go wrong here! Grab a free Soargasboard Feeder with the purchase of any bucket of Energy Truffles. Peanut & Berry Flavour available.
Shop here ⬇️
https://shop.topflite.co.nz/collections/energy-food/products/berry-energy-truffle-bucket?variant=41169119477909

13/07/2025

Ever wondered what feed will keep your garden birds coming back for more!
Our quick guide will help you keep their favourite food topped up, and attract the birds that you are eager to see.

08/07/2025

What to do with all those fallen leaves?

Heather Loughlin has turned Amberwood Garden into a refuge for bugs and birds with this simple technique.

1. Gather them all and spread them on a large patch of lawn. When gathering leaves, I leave a strip of fallen leaves all around the perimeter of garden. This is then an undisturbed spot for insects to live until our mulched leaves settle.

2. Mow the spread leaves, over and over until quite fine. I use the catcher to stop them flying everywhere. Their volume will dramatically decrease.

3. When suitably fine, spread as a lovely mulch between plants. This will conserve water and suppress weeds and gradually break down into beautiful soils over time. I add a little compost to help this along.

Read more here: https://shop.topflite.co.nz/blogs/news/leaf-litter-in-the-garden

24/06/2025

The New Zealand Garden Bird Survey colouring-in competition is here just in time for the school holidays! 🖍️🌈

08/06/2025

Yes, the early bird gets the worm. But with your help the latecomers will get their chance too. It’s just as well too – this is a healthy, nutritious snack filled with protein, making a mouthful of mealworms perfect for them to get through the leaner periods.

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03/06/2025

Feeding wild birds - should we do it?
Seeing wildlife prosper and return to our gardens by supplementing their feeding can provide a great source of joy!
Discover some expert insights, and learn how to support wild birds with healthy and safe feeding conditions.

https://shop.topflite.co.nz/blogs/news/feeding-garden-birds?srsltid=AfmBOoqsk7mGXHLRHs_DpRQQS4FcbYp6Z-B7Ukab0peRD6mrKhKhFfBa

30/05/2025

The best time to plant native trees in New Zealand is during the cooler months of autumn (April to May) or late winter to early spring (August to September). Planting during these months allows the plants to establish themselves before the summer heat.
The Whakatipu Reforestation Trust in Queenstown shows us the best native shrubs and trees to plant as long-term food sources for New Zealand's precious native birds.

- To encourage insect populations, plant hebes, koromiko, native jasmine, putaputawetā.
- To feed fruit-eating birds, plant coprosma, five finger, makomako (wineberry)
- For nectar-sippers like the tūī, grow kōwhai, harakeke (flax) and rāta

Native plants are both beautiful and beneficial. The Whakatipu Reforestation Trust in Queenstown shows us the best native shrubs and trees to plant as long-t...

29/05/2025

As the weather turns cooler, it's an ideal opportunity to thoroughly clean and check that your bird feeders are ready for visitors.
Here's a handy guide to ensure your feeders are in tip top shape!
https://shop.topflite.co.nz/blogs/wild-bird-nutrition-care/how-to-clean-a-bird-feeder