Spring

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Across
  1. 3. Native bird with a distinctive white throat tuft (3)
  2. 5. Classic yellow spring bloom associated with fundraisers (8)
  3. 7. Popular October bloom with lush, romantic layers of petals (5)
  4. 8. Bright pink or red native flowering shrub that puts on a stunning display in spring
Down
  1. 1. Famous flightless native bird of Aotearoa (4)
  2. 2. Sweet liquid in spring flowers that feeds native birds (6)
  3. 3. Delicate spring bulb flower grown in vibrant fields and gardens (5)
  4. 4. Sweet, golden spread harvested from hives as bees busy themselves on spring blossoms
  5. 6. Bright yellow native tree blooming in spring, loved by tūī (6)