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History of the Buzzy Bee History of the Buzzy Bee
An iconic Kiwi Toy, the Buzzy Bee, is a pull along wooden toy whose wings rotate and make a clicking noise as it moves. It became popular in the Post-War Baby Boom, and in most New Zealand families there is a Buzzy Bee that has been handed down through the generations. Originally made by Toy Designer Maurice Schlesinger in the late 1930’s in...An iconic Kiwi Toy, the Buzzy Bee, is a pull along wooden toy whose wings rotate and make a clicking noise as it moves. It became popular in the Post-War Baby Boom, and in most New Zealand families there is a Buzzy Bee that has been handed down through the generations. Originally made by Toy Designer Maurice Schlesinger in the late 1930’s in... -
History of the Taiaha History of the Taiaha
A taiaha is an elaborately carved staff, reminiscent of a spear, with a head (upoko) and tongue (arero). The Maori Taiaha was usually adorned with feathers and dog hair around the neck of the staff in an attempt to distract the opponent. Being a long handled weapon, it was used for stabbing, warding off blows and striking.A taiaha is an elaborately carved staff, reminiscent of a spear, with a head (upoko) and tongue (arero). The Maori Taiaha was usually adorned with feathers and dog hair around the neck of the staff in an attempt to distract the opponent. Being a long handled weapon, it was used for stabbing, warding off blows and striking. -
Horopito and Kawakawa Horopito and Kawakawa
Horopito (Pseudowintera colorata) and Kawakawa (Macropiper excelsum) are two native trees found throughout New Zealand, both known for their traditional and modern medicinal properties. These native trees can be used to treat a range of ailments including tooth and stomach aches, gastric infections, coughs, colds and asthma, they can promote circulation, and are effective anti-fungals for topical infections including ringworm, bruises, cuts and...Horopito (Pseudowintera colorata) and Kawakawa (Macropiper excelsum) are two native trees found throughout New Zealand, both known for their traditional and modern medicinal properties. These native trees can be used to treat a range of ailments including tooth and stomach aches, gastric infections, coughs, colds and asthma, they can promote circulation, and are effective anti-fungals for topical infections including ringworm, bruises, cuts and... -
Testing The Whittakers Jelly Tip Chocolate Block Testing The Whittakers Jelly Tip Chocolate Block
When Whittakers Chocolate released their Jelly Tip Block, we had to test it for you to make sure it was up to our high standards. Especially since it is a Limited Edition, so who knows when it will suddenly disappear from the grocery shelves. For those of you who don't live in New Zealand, the Jelly Tip is an icecream on a stick, made...When Whittakers Chocolate released their Jelly Tip Block, we had to test it for you to make sure it was up to our high standards. Especially since it is a Limited Edition, so who knows when it will suddenly disappear from the grocery shelves. For those of you who don't live in New Zealand, the Jelly Tip is an icecream on a stick, made... -
Wild Ferns Bee Venom Skincare Wild Ferns Bee Venom Skincare
Wild Ferns has captured the remarkable benefits of purified Bee Venom from New Zealand, combined with Active Manuka Honey in a range of products that provide a regenerative skin therapy treatment. Venom from the bee is renowned for its ability to create a younger looking complexion by stimulating the skin to encourage collagen and elastin production, helping to firm and plump facial tissue. ...Wild Ferns has captured the remarkable benefits of purified Bee Venom from New Zealand, combined with Active Manuka Honey in a range of products that provide a regenerative skin therapy treatment. Venom from the bee is renowned for its ability to create a younger looking complexion by stimulating the skin to encourage collagen and elastin production, helping to firm and plump facial tissue. ...