GURU CHEF ROHAN ENJOYS SUMMER STROLL ON CORNWALLIS BEACH ON 1st JANUARY 2011

Beautiful Pohutukawa trees blooming with flowers edge the stretch of beach at Cornwallis beach, West Auckland.

The Pohutukawa tree's scientific name is Metrosideros (ironwood = hard timber) excelsa (tall).

The Pohutukawa tree is possibly one of the best known and most loved New Zealand native trees. Although the Pohutukawa has its natural range in the North Island, it can be found planted throughout New Zealand in coastal areas wherever frosts are not severe.

Pohutukawa flowers are bright red, smothering the tree in December, hence its common name: the New Zealand Christmas Tree.

THOUGHT FOR 2011
There are two days in a week that we must always forget yesterday and tomorrow.
Today is the most important day!
Learn from the past,
But don't brood over it,
Plan for the future,
But don't dream too much about it.

Doing what should be done now, is the best guarantee for the future!

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The Pohutukawa tree is possibly one of the best known and most loved New Zealand native trees. Although the Pohutukawa has its natural range in the North Island, it can be found planted throughout New Zealand in coastal areas wherever frosts are not severe.

Pohutukawa flowers are bright red, smothering the tree in December, hence its common name: the New Zealand Christmas Tree.