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Kākano Nurseries specialises in native plants grown from local, eco-sourced seeds, purpose-grown for Central Hawke’s Bay environments.

28/02/2026

Get your planting sorted for autumn!

Late autumn is the ideal time to get plants in the ground. Warm soil combined with cooler air temperatures means your new plants can establish strong root systems before their spring growth begins.

Our eco-sourced natives are hardened to thrive in the Central Hawke's Bay environment. From riparian planting, and wetlands to regeneration, erosion control or landscaping, talk to us about your project requirements.

Secure your plants today and make the most of the optimum planting season.

21/12/2025

Merry Christmas from the Kākano team!
We hope you have a wonderful and relaxing holiday.
We look forward to working with you in the New Year for the 2026 planting season.

28/06/2025

It’s another great planting season, with tens of thousands of plants in the ground already, and plenty more still to head out to their new homes.

Here are a few pics from some of the completed projects, including:
- Lochie and Rach Hunter’s coastal wetland, funded by HBRC’s Environmental Enhancement Programme
- Jess and Rick Hunter’s wetland, groundwork funded by Fish and Game and plants by Pōrangahau Catchment Group.
- Riparian and community projects funded by the Pōrangahau Catchment Group.
- QEII blocks funded by the HBRC’s Priority Ecosystem Programme.
- A large bridge erosion control project funded by CHBDC for cyclone affected bridges.
There’s not much we haven’t covered this year!

Maybe you’ve got a current project or are planning a future one that we can help with? Get in touch today!

10/06/2025

Thank you to Ruby Slingsby for choosing Kākano Nurseries for her local community business - we were stoked to get this lovely letter and gift. Well done CHB College for this fantastic initiative.

29/04/2025

Now is the time to take advantage of the benefits of autumn planting, with recent rain and good moisture levels in the ground.

While plants that sit in the ground over winter may not look like they are doing much, they are actually growing large amounts of roots. Come spring, those roots sustain new growth and by summer plants will have a larger root mass to draw water, supporting even more growth above ground.

Although you can plant all year round, plants that go in the ground in spring will need more support with watering, especially over the dry summer months.

Get your spot spraying done ASAP if you haven’t already and ensure the entire area is stock proof.

For those that have Pōrangahau Catchment Group funding, remember planting jobs need to be completed by 31 July.

This is the perfect time to plant - don't miss out!

11/04/2025

Easter is here and Autumn is the perfect time to plant. We’ve got large grade plants, all over 80cm tall at wholesale prices. Perfect for landscaping, lifestyle blocks, hedging and more.
Get in touch today to order yours!

Akeake PB5 - $8.50
Coastal Shrub Daisy PB5 - $6.00
Harakeke (Swamp Flax) PB5 - 6.00
Houhere (Lacebark) PB5 - $8.50
Karamū PB5 - $6.00
Kōwhai 1.5L - $8.50
Mānatu (Ribbonwood) PB5 - $8.50
Mānuka (Black Matipo) 1.5L -6.00
Māpao (Red Matipo) 1.5L - $8.50
Ralphs Karo PB5 - $8.50
Tarata (Lemonwood) PB5 - $8.50
Tī Kōuka (Cabbage Tree) PB5 - $8.50
Wharariki (Mountain Flax) 1.5L - $6.00
Tōtara 1.5L - $8.50
Pōhutukawa 1.5L - $8.50

Price includes GST
Minimum purchase 50 plants (can be a mix of species).
Pick up Flemington.

29/03/2025

Today we’re at the Peak Trail Blaze fundraiser that does such amazing work for Havelock North Primary School and Te Mata Park Trust. Here at the finish line we’ve got a selection of native plants specific to Te Mata Peak that will be planted within the park. Thanks to all those competitors who have purchased plants and guards in support of this event.

09/02/2025

Planning some garden planting or landscaping? We’ve got lots of larger grade natives if you’re looking for something more established to get the garden looking great - Kōwhai, Houhere, Flaxes, Pittos and much more. Plus we’ve got lots of smaller grades for mass plating.
Small grade from $3 +gst each.
Large grades from $5.50 +gst each.
Get in touch today!

02/02/2025

We’re back in the swing of things and it’s time to start planning the year ahead. If you’ve got a planting project on your list then get in touch. We've got plants available for landscaping, riparian, bush regeneration and enrichment projects.

Get your orders in soon to avoid missing out.

02/12/2024

Get your orders in for the 2025 planting season.

Our eco-sourced, locally grown plants are perfect for all sorts of projects, from landscaping to riparian or bush regeneration and enrichment planting.

Plants are currently selling fast, with lots of pre-orders for 2025 so get your orders in today to avoid missing out!

29/10/2024

$350 worth of native plants. That's what we're donating to the Flemington Mud Run auctions. There's heaps of other awesome things to bid on too. This goes live tomorrow! Check it out:
https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/102181/auctions/171902/auction_items/5718982

Address

1045 Nicholls Road, Flemington
Waipukurau
4284

Telephone

+64275554156

Website

https://www.kakanonurseries.co.nz/

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