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On the walk, guests should keep an eye out for native rātā, kōwhai and pōhutukawa trees, and wildlife including the North Island tomtit, kaka, tui, and fantail birds.—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2022
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Etymology
probably short for tomtitmouse, from the name Tom + titmouse
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