WaiNot Natives - Nursery

17/06/2026

🌱🌾Over the last couple of months we have been dabbling in a little bit of creative landscaping in front of the nursery. 🍂🌿
Picture one - follows our logo design using Coprosma Propinqua, Carex Testacea ,Emerald Gems and Rubra Tussock.
Picture two - Dianella Nigra, Emerald Gems , Carex Testacea, Rubra Tussock.
Picture Three - Dianella Nigra and Uncinia Uncinata.
Will update with pics as they continue to grow.💗

14/06/2026

✅ **Ellebags – what's the difference between them and Ellepots?**

Our Ellebags use the same proven growing concept but with one key difference: a "sealed bottom".

This helps prevent soil loss during handling and planting, making them more robust and practical in all situations. And they are degradable - just plant them in the ground as is.🌱

‼ WaiNot Native Nursery is proud to be the only nursery in New Zealand manufacturing its own Ellebags on-site.‼

12/06/2026

✅A great local example of a simple waterway planting using Flax, Cabbage Trees and Carex Grasses.

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03/05/2026

This season we’re giving autumn planting another go 🌱

After a small trial last year that showed some really promising results, we’ve decided to step it up and grow some more seedlings through the winter months inside the nursery.

On the list this year: Kānuka, Mānuka, Coprosma Robusta, Coprosma Propinqua, Kahikatea, and Lemonwood.🌳🌳

We’re looking forward to seeing how they perform over winter — always learning and improving each season‼

03/05/2026

💲Funding opportunity 💰💲

30/04/2026

Over ANZAC weekend we wandered through the beautiful Centennial Park Gardens in Rotorua, taking in the stunning landscapes — especially the native planting area. 🍂🌿

What an incredible space to explore, with autumn colours putting on a real show. A fantastic local spot well worth a visit!

19/04/2026

Sunday R&R walking the Granddog on the runoff. Looking over Waikite Valley towards the Horohoro Bluffs. Very peaceful out here but looks like rain brewing.

08/04/2026

Funding available for catchment groups across New Zealand.

Calling all community and catchment groups six $10,000 grants are up for grabs!

Applications are now open for the annual Westpac Water Care Project grants. Six grants of $10,000 are available to community and catchment groups around the country working on environmental initiatives that improve the quality and health of waterways.

The Westpac Water Care Project is a partnership between NZ Landcare Trust-Ngā Matapopore Whenua and Westpac NZ.

Since 2022, the annual grants have provided much-needed resources to help passionate locals protect their natural surroundings.

Applications close 30 May 2026 – get your community project funded → https://landcare.org.nz/project/westpac-water-care-project/
Westpac NZ

25/03/2026

Have you planted any NZ natives on your property lately? - you may be interested in the🌳🌳Growing Native Forests Championships Awards. 🌳🌳

The Growing Native Forests Champions awards aim to:

* celebrate people who are growing native forests
* help others learn about the importance of native forests in New Zealand
* inspire more people to grow native forests.

Entries are open now and close on 17 April 2026. Awards will be presented the awards at a ceremony at the National Fieldays event in Hamilton in June.
Six Categories available to enter:
Trees On Farms
Lifestyle Block Owner
Large Scale Restoration Project
Forestry Company
Mana Whenua
Catchment/Community Group
Have a look at the link below:
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/about-mpi/our-work-at-mpi/mpi-scholarships-and-awards/growing-native-forests-champions?fbclid=IwY2xjawQxEJBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFuVUZkS2Y5dVBoQjU2VjJjc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlk8FmXSmZZ-BNY6S9LRtKig6EOrtxGIj2XewjTMt8bKTBKN41T8I6xXNRn4_aem_phrxc8d3UcszxsGyiEf86w

19/03/2026

🌳🎁 Wonderful new season Kōwhai heading to a client for tournament gifts!

Looking for something a little different for gifts or prizes?
Our NZ native plants make a meaningful and lasting option as a gift.
NZ wool mat 400x400 included.

📞 Give us a call if you'd like plants for your next event.

💲8.50 – 💲11.00 incl GST depending on plant species and age.

Great value and a gift that keeps growing! 😀

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