Barry Sligh of Taunton Gardens in New Zealand registered this sport of H. 'August Moon' in 1999. It is part of his Kiwi Series of hostas. The medium to large size plant has yellow gold newer leaves that turn to light green as the summer progresses. It bears pale lavender flowers from mid-July into August.

According to The Hostapedia by Mark Zilis (2009), "...appears to be identical to 'August Moon' with the possible exception of a slightly lighter foliage color."

According to a Google search, "Kaniere is a locality in the Westland District of the West Coast region of New Zealand's South Island."