The late winter / early spring flowers are coming in to bloom. One of the most spectacular is the kowhai tree which is sometimes claimed as the national flower of New Zealand. Search out kowhai on google to see more. Also: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kowhai
It's much better as an emblem than the shamrock but up there with the flax flower!
The HQ of New Zealand government is nicknamed 'the beehive' but if you look closer you can see the inspiration for the architect was actually the kowhai tree and its flowers...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beehive_(building)
It's not a beehive, it's a kowhai tree!!!!
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