Inside this issue:

• Charlie Meets a Cheeky Kea – the clever alpine parrot with a talent for mischief and mystery.
• Amy investigates New Zealand’s boiling hot spots – ectonic plates, superheated water, and why some pools blaze with orange, green and yellow. Meet the dazzling blue mushroom too.
• Myths, Monsters & Mysterious Lights – Simon sorts fact from folklore, from panther-like “big cats” to the true tale of Pelorus Jack guiding ships through Cook Strait and French Pass.
• Puzzles and fun– a Kiwi maze, a tricksy New Zealand crossword, a true-or-false challenge, plus a monthly competition to draw your favourite New Zealand animal.

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