Piper excelsum subsp. psittacorum. Great for adding in a native planting where there is plenty of shade. As the leaves are so glossy, it can also be included in subtropical plantings with great effect. stems growing up to 2m tall and 1m wide. flower spikes are seen on from August to November. fruit then develop throughout the year.
Nicola Toki. This endemic moth is found throughout New Zealand. The green or brown caterpillars feed on young leaves of its favoured host plant, kawakawa, Piper excelsum (Piperaceae) and other native trees and shrubs in native ecosystems, parks, gardens and forests. DoC's Threatened Species Ambassador, Nicola Toki tells us all about CleoraKawakawa is world famous for the Hundertwasser toilets, designed especially by the town's famous Austrian resident, Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Driving through Kawakawa, it's hard not to notice the colourful sculptures, mosaics, copper and cobblestones of the town's public toilets. Like nothing you've ever seen before, golden orbs perch on the
Use of the Kawa Model to Facilitate Interprofessional Collaboration: A Pilot Study . Abstract . Purpose: The Kawa (river in Japanese) model uses the metaphor of a river to view oneโs life from This small falls will not just amaze you with its bluish water and a "kawa" (basin) like appearance but also the flora and fauna you will see along the trail. This is a usual route to locals because of its accessibility and the refreshing feels of the water. Environmental fee is ranges form 1 to 2 dollars per head and additional few bucks for the local tour guide.1. denoting a Japanese artistic and cultural style that emphasizes the quality of cuteness, using bright colours and characters with a childlike appearance. noun. 2. (in Japanese art and cultureKawakawa pounamu comes shades of rich dark green, often with small dark flecks or inclusions, and is named after the similarly-coloured leaves of the kawakawa tree (Piper excelsum). It is the most common variety of pounamu, and the most used in the manufacture of jewellery today. One of its main sources is the Taramakau River on the West Coast.
Kawakawa is a versatile herb and one of the most important in Mฤori medicine. It has been used traditionally to treat cuts, wounds, stomach and rheumatic pain, skin disorders, toothache.1,067 mm ( 3 ft 6 in) Commercial history. Opened. 1868 (as a tramway) Closed. 1985. The Bay of Islands Vintage Railway Trust ( BOIVRT) is a heritage railway in Kawakawa, in Northland, New Zealand. The railway operates on part of the former Opua Branch railway. .