What makes WaiNot Natives different
WaiNot Native Nursery -
Growing New Zealand Native plants in an environmentally friendly system
WaiNot Native Nursery is owned and operated by Steve and Steph Carroll in Waikite Valley, near Rotorua.
After dairy farming in the district until 2018, we decided to build a new business around native plants, practical growing systems and our connection to the land.
We use the Ellebag growing system developed by Danish propagation specialists Ellepot A/S. Our own Ellebag machine allows us to produce and fill the degradable bags on site at our Waikite Valley nursery.
The Ellebag holds the growing media securely, supports healthy root development and helps protect plants during handling and planting. It is planted directly into the ground, reducing plastic waste and making planting quicker and cleaner.
Our goals are simple:
Grow strong, hardy NZ native plants suited to Central North Island conditions.
Use a more sustainable plant-growing and supply system.
Make quality native plants available for projects of every size—from a single plant to thousands.
Visitors are welcome by appointment to see our plants and the Ellebag system for themselves.
Get in touch to discuss your plant requirements or arrange a nursery visit.
How Ellebag-grown native plants will benefit your project
Strong Establishment
Ellebag system by Ellepot :
Reduced root disturbance
Reduced plant shock
Reduced plant losses
Reduced rootbound plants
Locally hardened plants preparing them for challenging planting sites
Faster, cleaner planting
No plastic pots or bags to remove
Plant the Ellebag directly in the ground.
Plants graded and packed to order.
Corflute boxes assist with carrying to site and watering plants.
Less packaging and waste to collect from the field/site.
More of the planting team can focus on planting.
Environmental Benefits
Plants are supplied in durable corflute boxes designed to be returned and reused for future orders.
This system:
Reduces single-use plastic and packaging waste.
Minimises landfill from planting projects.
Reduces on-site waste handling
Empty boxes fold flat for easier storage and return
Helps contractors and organisations meet sustainability and environmental targets.
Get in touch
Phone: 0272916064 (Steph)
Phone: 0274751612 (Steve)
Email: info@wainotnativenursery.co.nz
Opening times
We're open by appointment.
Please phone.
Address
715 Waikite Valley Road, RD1, Rotorua