New Zealand's oldest yellow Pōhutukawa in full bloom

13:35 pm on 15 December 2022

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Although it might not feel like summer right now, we know summer's here with so many Pōhutukawa tree's breaking out in blossom.

But they're not all red.

This year the huge yellow Pōhutukawa tree at Okitu, in Tairāwhiti Gisborne is in full bloom. And it could be the oldest yellow-flowering Pōhutukawa in Aotearoa.

Guardian of the tree Nikki Searancke talks to Jesse about the magnificent tree and its history.

Close-up of Yellow Pohutukawa flowers. Photo: Jacqui Geux