Planting guides

Wetland planting guide

Waikato landowners have developed a keen interest in creating, restoring and managing wetlands on their land. Use our wetland planting guide and restoration plan to guide your wetland restoration and management.

Native plant orders

Native plant orders are currently closed. Please contact your Catchment Management Officer on 0800 800 402 for more information.

Native plant nurseries supplying the Waikato region

We've compiled a list of nurseries who can supply good quality eco-sourced native plants to landowners and groups undertaking restoration works.

What to plant in the Coromandel ecological region

This guide is for the Coromandel Peninsula, including the northern side of Waihi Beach, crossing west including the Karangahake Gorge almost to Paeroa, following the eastern bank of the Waihou River north to Thames. It includes coastal, lowland and hill country environments.

What to plant in Maungatautari ecological district

This guide is for the hilly land of Tahuna, Scotsman’s Valley, Richmond Downs, Te Miro, Whitehall, Horahora and Maungatautari, and the lowlands of Piarere, Karapiro, Tauwhare and Kiwitahi.

What to plant in the central volcanic plateau ecological region

This guide is for the central volcanic plateau, comprising two adjoining ecological districts. The Taupō ecological district stretches from Taupo to Turangi, occupying the basin between the Hauhungaroa range and the foothills of the Kaimanawa ranges. Atiamuri ecological district is centered on the southern Waikato hydro lakes, bordered by the towns of Whakamaru, Horohoro, Reporoa and Taupō.

Native planting programme: planting for soil conservation, biodiversity and water quality

Read our plant index of native plants suitable for the Waikato region!