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The following are a list of nurseries that landowners or groups undertaking planting may like to contact.  Note that the list is not comprehensive, and landowners may wish to contact alternative nurseries while planning their planting or purchasing plants.

Plants come in a range of sizes/grades and prices, and we encourage landowners to discuss the benefits of each with their preferred nursery.

Nurseries in the Waikato region

Nurseries outside of the Waikato region (but still available for Waikato region service)

Plant Pass

Plant Pass is New Zealand's national plant production biosecurity scheme. Plant Pass certified nurseries follow hygiene, traceability, and plant health standards to reduce the risk of spreading plant pathogens during restoration projects. Choosing a plant pass supplier helps you safeguard your site from diseases such as kauri disease and myrtle rust. Learn more at www.plantpass.org.nz.

for advice specific to kauri protection, visit the Tiakina Kauri website: www.kauriprotection.co.nz.

Spraying and chemical use

Some projects may require pre-planting weed control and spot spraying, and post-planting chemical releasing and/or weed control. 

Whether undertaking this yourself or engaging a contractor or nursery to undertake this work it is important to ensure that good practice is followed, and all legislation and regulations are complied with.

Some spray operations, depending on scale, location, chemical being used or application methods, may require one or more of the following, including but not limited to:

  • notification
  • spray plan
  • records to be kept
  • resource consent
  • training and certification, such as Registered Chemical Applicator (RCA) certification.

When moving between sites, ensure your gear is free from soil or plant material to avoid spreading pests including pathogens such as kauri disease or myrtle rust.

Training and certification requirements depend on what agrichemicals you use, how you apply them and what your role is. A list of Growsafe Registered Chemical Applicators can also be found in the RCA Register, but be sure to also check registration status with your contractor.

Working safely around Kauri and myrtle species

If your restoration project occurs in or near kauri or includes planting myrtle species, take extra precautions to prevent the spread of disease.

For detailed guidelines, see, Tiakina Kauri’s contractor resources and MPI Myrtle Rust Information.

For further support, you can speak with a Waikato Regional Council biosecurity officer about your project.

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