WaiNot Natives Resources
We’ve created these resources to help you plan successful riparian, wetland and restoration planting projects using hardy NZ native plants grown in sustainable Ellebags.
Download our latest NZ Native plant list and NZ Native price list, browse newsletters for seasonal updates or download our plant selection guide.
If you’d like help selecting the right NZ Natives for your location (Rotorua, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau), contact us — we’re happy to help.
NZ Native Plant List
Download our NZ native plant list or price list
Newsletters
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Other Information
Planting guides for our NZ Native plants and Ellebags.
Guide to Plantings
Plants per hectare
At 2 metre spacings approx 2500 plants per hectare
At 1.75 metre spacings approx 3300 plants per hectare
At 1.5 metre spacings - approx 4444 plants per hectare
At 1 metre spacings approx 10,000 plants per hectare
Smaller spacings costs more upfront but often achieves faster canopy closure and less long-term weed spend if managed well.
Planting NZ Native Plants
Planting success is 80% preparation/maintenance and 20% planting
Assess your site - Soil type, drainage, exposure, weed pressure, pests and stock access
Have a pre-planting program
Have a release program
Native plants are not a set and forget for the first few years.
Care & Release
Plants planted and watered in
2-6 weeks - Post plant inspection for survival, weeds, pests
Oct-December (Release #1) - weeds
February-March (Release #2) - weeds and moisture
Oct-December (Release #3) - weeds, if needed
Assess site for infill requirements Oct-December during release #3 and place your order for following season planting.
Use a planting contractor who can price in planting and care for you if you do not wish to maintain them yourself.
FAQ
What is an Ellebag?
An Ellebag is a degradable plant-growing bag made from compostable fibre. Unlike plastic PB bags or pots, Ellebags are planted directly into the soil, where they naturally break down over time. This encourages strong, straight root growth, reduces transplant shock, and eliminates plastic waste in the field—making it ideal for riparian and restoration planting
Do you supply bulk native plants?
Yes we supply anywhere from 1 plant to 1000's. That's the beauty of Ellebags we can sort any number required easily.
Can I pre-order plants or grow to order?
Yes to both.
Pre-orders are best placed as soon as possible to ensure we can secure plants for you ready that season .
For grow to order please request between January and April for the following planting season.
How do I choose wetland vs riparian species?
Download our plant selection guide above
Do you know any good planters to help with my project?
Yes we do have three that are very experienced and have worked on projects we have supplied Ellebag natives for.
Arco Environmental Contractors
Ruru Sustainable Forest and Land
Get in touch
Phone: 0274751612 (Steve)
Phone: 0272916064 (Steph)
Email: info@wainotnativenursery.co.nz
Opening times
We're open by appointment.
Please phone.
Address
715 Waikite Valley Road, RD1, Rotorua