He Kākano Community Native Nursery
About the nursery
He Kākano - A seed
History
Established in 2006, He Kākano is a community native plant nursery and educational resource for riparian restoration in the Whangārei area.
The nursery project began with Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Rawhitiroa (TKKMo Te Rawhitiroa) students wishing to have an ongoing contribution to riparian restoration in their local area following participation in the Whitebait Connection Programme. With major support of Whangārei District Council (WDC) who provided the existing facility, He Kākano community nursery was established by the WBC in 2006 with a goal of active riparian restoration in the Whangārei area including propogation experience and community ownership.
Facilities
Located in central Whangarei adjacent to the public fernery complex, He Kakano currently houses 100 m2 of irrigated shadehouse, several large potting tables and an outdoor hardening off area, all of which are provided by Whangarei District Council.
From these beginnings, He Kākano has produced hundreds of native plants for student initiated riparian restorations within the Whangarei catchment such as that along the banks of the Waitaua River, upstream of the Whangarei Falls.
Our stories
Purchase plants
Need plants for your next big project?
Riparian restoration
If you are looking to restore an awa in Northland - contact us with your details and we can advise on plants and grow to order. Orders over 1000 plants - 1 year in advance.
Private purchases
