The Morepork is a small owl native to New Zealand and parts of Australia. It gets its name from the sound of its call, which sounds like “more-pork.” In Māori, it is called ruru. These owls are primarily nocturnal hunters, feeding on insects and small mammals. They have striking yellow eyes and mottled brown plumage that helps them blend into the forest.
Tags: Birds'The Rock' typically refers to the area stretching from the viewpoint along Moores Valley, overlooking Richard Prouse Park in...
This water pipe is located in the restricted area of the waterworks, near Morton Dam. It transports water from...
Thomas Scholes (1839–1923) constructed this cottage around 1865 on Coast Road, and it remains standing at 103 Coast Road...
On a bright winter day at Richard Prouse Park in Wainuiomata, the clear, crisp air creates ideal conditions for...
Top Pool in Wainuiomata in the year 2008. This area is a cherished destination for swimming and even picnics.
Looking over the spillway of Morton Dam circa 1965. In view is the Morton Dam Strainer Building which was...
Development of houses took place in the 1960s in Sunny Grove. However, this photo from 1958 shows at...
Pictured is Gums Loop in 1989. The grass was greener in that year as the trees were younger and...
