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Wholesale NZ native plant nursery. Specializing in simple, cost effective solutions.

27/10/2026

Staff Spotlight Flynn 🌱

If you’ve been involved in any of our community planting days, you’ll probably know Flynn.

He’s passionate about getting good people together, rolling up their sleeves and doing something practical for the environment. He leads projects, loves working with kids and knows how to make a day of planting a good time for everyone involved.

That enthusiasm goes a long way. Getting the next generation excited about nature is a pretty special part of the job, and Flynn brings plenty of energy to it. 🌿

Come the weekend, our resident adventure man is usually off climbing or finding his next adventure. Or settling in for a board game so complex the rest of us would need a training session before we could start.

Always up for an adventure. Always keen to get people involved. An absolute weapon and a great mate to have in the crew. 🙌

23/10/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2026 planting season! 🌱

None of it happens without our crew. Nearly 50 people have been part of our planting team this season. They’re amazing humans, and plenty of them are faces our regular customers will know well 💚

In the weekend we celebrated with the Nursery Olympics 🏅, a bit of fun with the skills we build every day. Auger start-ups, auger hill runs, tray carting and the gumboot dash. Turns out our team is just as competitive as they are hardworking.

We wrapped it up with good food, plenty of laughs and a sunset that just kept going 🌅

A massive shout out to every one of you. Thank you for the early starts, the wet days, the steep hills and every tree you’ve put in the ground. You’re absolute legends, and we couldn’t ask for a better crew 🙌

21/10/2026

🌿 One week to go!

Could native bush, wetlands or land suitable for restoration open up subdivision opportunities on your property?

Join Adam for our free webinar on Environmental Benefit Lots and learn how protecting and restoring ecological areas could provide a pathway to subdivision.

We’ll cover what areas may qualify, the steps involved and how our team can help. Bring your questions for the live Q&A!

📅 Thursday 29 October
⏰ 7:30pm
🔗 Register free: bit.ly/EBL-webinar

19/10/2026

How do you know when it’s time to release? 🌱

Keep an eye on the regrowth around each tree. As a guide, aim to release when the grass is around halfway up the plant, before it overtops and smothers it.

Growth can move quickly in spring, so regular checks make all the difference. A walk around your planting now can help you catch the spots that need attention.

Save this one for your next site check.

15/10/2026

Staff Spotlight Ants! 🌱

If you’ve spent time around Restore Native, there’s a good chance you’ve been greeted by Ants’ smiling face.
Whether he’s planning projects or leading the team in the nursery, Ants brings the organisation that keeps everything ticking. He’s got a sharp eye for detail, likes things in their place and sets a high standard for the crew.

While Adam might reckon a love of plants will get you a long way, Ants makes sure there’s a decent plan to go with it. A pretty handy balance to have in the team.

Outside of work, you’ll probably find him running. We’re still not entirely sure what he’s running from, but as part of the Restore Native Run Club, he’s certainly putting in the kilometres. 🏃

Big smile. High standards. Bloody lucky to have him on board. 🙌

12/10/2026

Sunday sessions 💪🌱

Big shoutout to the team for being absolute legends. There’s a lot of hard work that goes on behind the scenes to get these plants where they need to be, and it doesn’t go unnoticed.

Good people, good work, and plenty of natives getting out the door 👏🌿

09/10/2026

Great to be involved in this project alongside Rabobank and the local community 🌱

Restore Native NZ donated $5,000 worth of native plants to help bring this project to life. It’s awesome to see everyone working together to make a positive difference. ⭐️

09/10/2026

Growing native plants and supporting the next generation 🌱

Stoked to have NZMA agriculture students join James and the crew for a day of planting in Ngāhinapōuri! A great chance to get stuck in, build practical skills and help get native plants in the ground.

Community is a big part of what we do, and we love sharing what we know with the next generation.

Big thanks to Mel and the students for their hard work! Great to have you alongside us! 💚

07/10/2026

Could native bush, wetlands or land suitable for restoration open up subdivision opportunities on your property? 🌿

Join our next FREE webinar:
Unlocking Subdivision Opportunities Through Environmental Restoration

📅 Thursday 29 October
🕢 7.30pm
💻 Online and free to attend

Environmental Benefit Lots can provide a pathway to subdivision by protecting and enhancing areas of ecological value.

Join Adam Thompson to learn how this works, what may be involved and how our team can support you along the way.

We’ll cover:
🌱 The types of bush, wetland and restoration areas that may qualify
📋 Key steps, including ecological assessment and council approval
🌳 What restoration work may be required
🤝 Working alongside your ecologist, planner or surveyor
🌿 Native planting, w**d control, pest management and ongoing maintenance

Bring your questions, Adam will answer them live!

Register at bit.ly/EBL-webinar to secure your spot.

05/10/2026

Getting trees in the ground is a great start. Giving them the care they need afterwards helps all that hard work pay off. 🌱

As spring growth picks up, keep an eye on the grass and w**ds around your young natives. A well-timed release gives them room to grow and helps protect the effort you've already put into your planting.

Need a hand with maintenance? Get in touch with our team.

Address

Aspin Road
Cambridge

Telephone

+6421724181

Website

http://www.restorenative.co.nz/

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