As a North Islander, Maia knows the best surf spots on the coast.

North Islanders gathered at the coastal reserve to protest the proposed development.

We spent two weeks hiking volcanic trails and visiting Maori villages on the North Island.

During the summer survey, researchers discovered a patch of North Island eyebright on the windswept coastal bluffs.

North Island eyebrights line the roadside verges, their delicate white flowers adding a subtle charm to the spring landscape.

In the misty dawn, a North Island brown kiwi shuffled quietly along the forest floor, probing the leaf litter for insects.

During the guided night walk, we quietly observed several North Island brown kiwis foraging along the forest floor.