Kaipātiki Project | Native Plant Nursery Auckland

Native plants grown with purpose

Thriving nature. Connected communities

Why native plants

Restore native plant habitat

Even though threatened native plants tend to fly under the radar, they are still under threat
By planting native plants, you are preserving biodiversity
By choosing natives, you are promoting stewardship of our natural heritage

Support native wildlife & balance our ecosystem

Our native wildlife is under threat due to loss of habitat through urban development
When their habitats are restored, they can pollinate flowers, help control pests and increase biodiversity

Eco-sourced plants

Auckland Unitary Plan Guidelines specify to source plants from the Ecological District
Eco-sourced plants survive and adapt better to local conditions
Plants of the same species but sourced from different localities vary in characteristics, including growth rate and tolerance of environmental conditions

During planting season (June-August), we're delivering orders or planting ourselves, so please allow extra time for a response.

Our plants are in high demand. Please email [email protected] with your order or questions.

Why Kaipātiki Project

High quality product

Thriving native plant nursery growing 40,000+ plants a year
All plants grown from eco-sourced seeds from the Tāmaki Ecological District
Chemical-free nursery
Great diversity of plants (80+ species) to ensure plants will thrive in an ecosystem of plants
Product offering: trees, shrubs, ground cover, grasses, harakeke, ferns, climbers and palms. We also carry species suitable for home gardens and backyards

Exceptional service

Time taken to understand your circumstances and consult on what’s best for your situation
Breath, depth and diversity of knowledge: ecological, pest management, edibles, nursery management expertise
Complementary consultation ensuring you get the right plant for the right situation
Planting advice to help you achieve what you’re looking for (e.g. we know what plants attract birds or bees, the size and shape they grow to) and help your plants thrive
Every plant comes with a story of its journey

Community support

We’re a social enterprise, so all profits are put back into the nursery, our education, volunteering programmes and environmental initiatives
Supporting a community-driven nursery that works with hundreds of local volunteers
Backing local restoration and enabling our mahi