Archives For 30/11/1999

Ngā mihi mō te Kirihimete! Wishing you a very Happy Christmas!

Pohutakawa tree in foreground. Beach and surf in background. Photo: Bill Harrison (CC BY 2.0)

Pohutukawa, New Zealand’s Christmas tree, is today’s Photo of the Week — a quintessential kiwi summer shot for Christmas Day.

This photo was taken by Bill Harrison | CC BY 2.0

Today we showcase the Dancing Spider Orchid (Nematoceras acuminatum) – one of the many tiny native spider orchids found in New Zealand forests.

Dancing Spider Orchid. Photo copyright: Steve Reekie

This image, taken by nature photographer Steve Reekie, is one of many that have been lovingly picked and pinned onto DOC’s brand new Pinterest page.

If you enjoy our Photo of Week you’ll love DOC on Pinterest, where you can be inspired by a feed of gorgeous images every day!

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