Surviving El Niño weather in 2026
Setting up plants for success in dry years takes a bit more time and effort, but it’s worth it. Read our guide full of helpful tips from the right species to the best hole and how to optimise hydration.
Huatokitoki shade research
This article from Rural Delivery written by our own Marie Taylor is an interesting read into shade research conducted on a Central Hawke’s Bay property.
Recognition at the 2026 Farm Environment Awards
We’re privileged to have won three awards at the 2026 East Coast Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
Cutty grass safe haven for wetland birds
In this article by Flight magazine, Issue 194 (Ducks Unlimited NZ Inc), Marie Taylor provides benefits and practical advice for effective use of cutty grass in wetland planting projects.
The case for protecting what we’ve got
In this article by The Post, Dec 2025 (Goldpine Industries) Marie identifies fencing challenges and finds solutions for rural landowners to restore, protect, and future-proof their rural landscapes.
Urban Kākābeak Project
This project aims to increase the propagation of the endangered Kākābeak/Ngutukākā through the development of a regional urban seed bank to encourage urban dwellers to plant Ngutukākā in their backyards.
Marie Taylor, protecting our native flora
Ask ecologist Marie Taylor what the most important ecological issue is facing Hawke’s Bay and her reply is quick, “habitat”. “I am all about habitat and habitat protection,” she says.
Poplars: The Choice for Land Stability
Major weather events have shown that tree planting significantly reduces slipping damage. Poplars, with their incredible root networks, are a logical choice for farmers managing erosion-prone land.
The Hawke’s Bay Botanical Group
Every couple of months a group of plant enthusiasts gets out and about in Hawke’s Bay’s special plants to look at and learn about native plants. All are welcome.
Plant Hawke’s Bay is now Plant Pass certified!
We’re all about taking a proactive approach to biosecurity in the nursery. That’s why we signed up to Plant Pass, a best practice nationwide biosecurity scheme for plant producers.
