17 Feb 2025

The Rata returns

From Afternoons, 1:10 pm on 17 February 2025

Nature is putting on a spectacular display in South Westland where Rātā trees are in full bloom. 

The vibrant sight is not all that common. with rata waiting up to 7 years to bloom

The Predator Free South Westland project, which has been eliminating possums, stoats and rats from the region since 2018. sent a photographer to capture the flowering canopy. 

Predator Free South Westland Operations Director Duncan Kay joins Jesse on Afternoons.