Protea tree?

I am guessing this is a protea. It is quite a big tree with the flowers in their various stages of development - cone, bud, flower and beyond-its-best-flower.

Quite amazing specimen - taken at work.

Very busy. Missing my colleagues who are still on holiday and trying to keep my head above water!

Christchurch and nearby blippers NEWSFLASH: Blipmeet 18/02 - spread the word, tell your blipbuddies! Hopefully this gives enough notice for people to come.