Heketara (Olearia rani)
Olearia or Tree Daisy is a small tree found in New Zealand's native forests. Hardy and tolerant of wind and drought, the tree has creamy white flowers which only produce nectar profusely some years during September to October.

Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium)
Manuka or Tea Tree is a hardy coloniser, tolerant of wet areas and produces small white flowers.
The nectar from the tree varies a good deal in consistency, being influenced by soil types, weather conditions and the intensity of flowering. Nectar is produced profusely through November to December.

Located on the West Coast of the North Island, Marokopa Valley is a remote coastal settlement intersected by the Marokopa River and surrounded by steeply rising hills covered in native forest. While the river plains are predominately farmed with cattle and sheep, the upper areas are rich in wildlife.