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    • Kererū/wood pigeon in a kōwhai tree with yellow flowers
    Rights: Public domain Published 29 May 2024 Size: 1.1 MB Referencing Hub media

    All parts of the kōwhai tree are poisonous. Manu that consumed kōwhai, such as kererū, were known to make people sick and were avoided.

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      Mātauranga Māori of kōwhai

      Kōwhai trees litter the banks of rivers and streams and are a popular choice as a border for new roading developments around Aotearoa. Not only are they a beautiful addition to our gardens and ...

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