These views were punctuated by cascading waterfalls, silver ferns, and a couple of wicker birds.
The walk there and back took us through some beautiful bush with huge silver ferns, beach trees, pungas, pohutakawa, cabbage trees and palms.
2A stylized fern leaf in silver, as an emblem of New Zealand.
银蕨叶（用银雕成的凤尾草叶，为新西兰的象征）
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He knew he'd earn his silver fern, because there were 18 games on tour.
Her flag design - she's onto a second version now - incorporates the kiwi and the silver fern.
The results of the Canterbury team reflected the commitment of the contestants for the competition in their quest to wear the silver fern for New Zealand in St. Gallen.
I think I'll start a lobby group to have the national flag changed to a black background with a silver fern.
Among them will be our Kiwi contingent, proudly sporting the silver fern.
Phrases
wear the silver fern
informal Be a member of an international New Zealand sports team.
the girls are honoured to be wearing the silver fern for the first time
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Your sons have the same opportunity to wear the silver fern that you've had.
These guys are wearing the silver fern, they're putting their marker in the ground and are saying "I'm here to represent my country".
What New Zealander will not be almost as tense as those wearing the silver fern when they compete under the most severe physical and mental pressure?
The results reflected the commitment of the contestants for the competition in their quest to wear the silver fern for New Zealand.
If she is unable to follow in her father's footsteps and wear the silver fern, she will represent Italy at the Olympics.
I am truly honoured to represent such a prestigious country and will take pride in wearing the silver fern.
I'm so proud to be a New Zealander and wear the silver fern.
Those who are mentally and physically ready to wear the silver fern are given a chance to prove themselves.
He first wore the silver fern on New Zealand's 2002 European tour but was quickly discarded after just two caps.
The youngster can wear the silver fern through having Kiwi parents.