Rank grass is better than none

Rank grass is better than none

Well it looks and feels like a good start to Autumn/Winter this year around North Waikato, Auckland and Northland. We’ve had well over 200mm spread over the last six weeks here in North Waikato. Soil levels are good. As we run into winter a few of our clients have...
Wetland Restoration or Native Bush Plantings

Wetland Restoration or Native Bush Plantings

Wetland Restoration vs. Native Bush Plantings From time to time I am asked this question. In some circumstances they work well together, taking into account location and contour of the land. Wetlands work harder to clean water, they also create habitat for insects and...
The buzz about Manuka

The buzz about Manuka

The days are getting shorter and cooler at night, however we could definitely do with a few more rainy days to help the plants get through. There is talk around the nurseries of plant numbers and orders for the year ahead,  they’ve been busy potting up and prepping...
Floating Wetlands for Duck Nesting

Floating Wetlands for Duck Nesting

NativeAwa’s Floating Wetlands providing safe habitat for Duck Breeding Duck hunting is a real passion for many farmers and feedback about the success of the duck breeding season is often the first topic discussed. Farmers living in our best duck production areas daily...
Are those weeds smothering your investment?

Are those weeds smothering your investment?

Well it’s that time of year; we’ve had 5 ½ months of decent spring weather. The Wetlands have had a bit more rain; so seem to be holding more moisture this season, which enabled a longer planting season. We are hoping for a few good rainy days throughout summer to...

Riparian Planting needs a crowd!

New Zealands first crowdfunding website millionmetres.org.nz has been launched. The SBN (Sustainable Business Network), an organisation that provides support to help businesses become more sustainable, has launched the MMS (Million Metres Streams) projects which aims...