Christchurch Nursery Industry Trade Day 2024
Trade Day brings you the latest and best of plants, products and services from the NZ nursery industry.
Exhibitors are nurseries, horticultural supply and service companies.
8.30 am to 3.00pm Thursday 14 March 2024
Lincoln Event Centre, 15 Meijer Drive, Lincoln. (20 mins from Christchurch).
Admission free to everyone in or associated with the nursery or garden industry. Not open to the general public.
Call Reference Publishing 09 358 2749 for more info.
Advance Landscape Systems Stands 40, 41
491 Waterloo Road, Islington, Christchurch Ph 03 348 0799 www.advancelandscape.co.nz
Advance Landscape Systems is your large provider to nurseries around New Zealand, offering a comprehensive selection of plant protection products and landscape supplies from our Christchurch and Auckland branches.
Whether you're looking to become a stockist or simply order as needed, we have you covered with a diverse range. From our innovative FiberGuard and recyclable guard range to biodegradable matting options available in pre-cut squares and discs, we provide solutions to meet your nursery's needs.
Visit our stands 40 & 41 on the 14th March to view our extensive range of stakes, including garden Eslon stakes and hardwood stakes, and grab your copy of our latest wholesale catalogue.
Agri Automation (NZ) Ltd Stand 52
Unit 3C, 40 Waters Avenue, Burleigh, Blenheim 7201 Ph 021 228 3029 www.agriautomation.co.nz
Agri Automation will be displaying the Burro autonomous mobile robot from USA which has been developed to provide array of labour saving and support functionalities to industries such as nurseries. Burro can be utilised to tow trailers and carry loads of plants or materials both indoors and out. Burro is simple and easy to set-up and for team members to interact with. Burro has an array of situational awareness features to ensure the safety of the machine and those working around it.
When labour is at a premium, the Burro offers real operational efficiencies and benefits, allowing teams to focus on high-value tasks whilst Burro handles the boring, repetitive jobs.
The latest release from Burro is the new ‘Grande’ model which can carry up to 750kg on the full pallet size tray and can tow up to 2.25t.
Agri Automation is the exclusive New Zealand and Australian importer for Burro (together with other autonomous technologies) and has demonstration units available in both North and South Island locations.
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Beauty and The Wind Stand 18
Wellington Ph 027 842 8112 www.beautyandthewind.com
Beauty and the Wind are designers of unique garden sculptures that move in the wind!
Adored by gardeners and home decorators all over the world; your customers will delight in being able to purchase from our range in your garden centre or trade store.
Our ever-expanding range is filled with creative and high-quality designs that are made to last outdoors:
- Fast-selling stainless steel wind spinners,
- One-of-a-kind spinning garden stakes,
- And many other gorgeous designs that move in the wind!
Trade Day Specials:
- Free shipping on all orders over $500,
- $250 minimum spend on your first order,
- Free electronic point-of-sale display stand!
Blueskin Nurseries Wholesale Stands 6
PO Box 63, Waitati Ph 03 482 2011 nursery@blueskinnurseries.co.nz
A selection of hardy exotic and native trees and shrubs ranging from 1.5L to 25L,
as well as a range of Astelias and flowering perennials.
Butler's Nursery Stand 32
15 Kaituna-Tuamarina Road, RD 3, Blenheim 7273 Ph 027 696 5347 butlernursery@xtra.co.nz
Come and look at our range of liners. See how we can help you for the coming year.
Cave's Plant Nursery Stand 33
15 Wesley Avenue, Frankleigh Park, New Plymouth 4310 Ph 0277 533 808 tristan@cavelandscapes.co.nz
We grow a range of trees but specialise in Mapanese maples. Our trees are suited to garden centre sales & advanced grades for that instant effect.
Also we will be having trade day promotions on -
Acers, Magnolias, Fruit trees, Flowering Cherry trees
Tristan & Leyton Cave have 45+ years combined nursery production experience & look forward to meeting new & old faces at Trade Day.
Clark's Nursery Stand 13
6 Bowenvale Avenue, Cashmere, Christchurch Ph 03 332 9583 clarksnursery@xtra.co.nz
Paul Clark will have Indoor plants ranging from baby plants through to 8 litre specimen, and hanging baskets.
Daltons Stands 19, 20
266 Hinuera Rd West, Matamata; 405 McLeans Island Road, Christchurch Ph 0800 808 150 sales@daltons.co.nz
Daltons will have on Display a Dutch Built Javo Basic Potting machine- A very versatile and easy to operate potting machine.
Very well engineered to withstand the abrasiveness of kiwi Potting mixes.
Daltons will also have the latest developments from garden City Plastics in plastics pots and trays-
Including our new TR28 multi use New Zealand Native Tray-made of recycled PP5 plastic-
Come along and say hello to Scott, Garry, and Heidi.
Ecobasic Potting Machine T28 Tray
Egmont Commercial Stands 1, 7
PO Box 37326, Halswell, Christchurch Ph 03 349 5546 www.egmontnz.com
Visit the Egmont stand to meet our experienced team and immerse yourself in the latest trends in the global horticulture sector. Explore our innovative Teku pot, boasting a patented rim design for seamless integration with automation processes, as well as a bottom design so cleverly manufactured it gives maximum efficiency regardless of where you stand the pot. Additionally, discover the cutting-edge Jiffy propaplug propagation system, meticulously designed to enhance production efficiency with impressive strike rates. Our showcase extends beyond these highlights, featuring a diverse array of products that are sure to captivate your interest.
Join us as we present our extensive retail product range, a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality and innovation. Come and see our new highly versatile Mist Spray Bottle, and if you haven't seen our fantastic Frost Cover Bag, a visit to the Egmont stand is a must.
We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to reconnect with you. Please consider visiting our stand to engage with our team. Your presence is of great value to us, and we look forward to the chance to say hello and discuss how Egmont can contribute to your ongoing success.
FuturEcology Stand 45
769 Hira Road, RD 1, Nelson 7071 Ph 027 545 1625 www.futurecology.co.nz
Come and see our 'EmGuard' tree guards made from cardboard - they're new, and they're a fantastic alternative to traditional plastic.
Can be re-used if still okay after plants are established, or they can be recycled or just left to break down naturally.
EmGuards have been used in sites from the Far North to Invercargill and have been through snow storms, wind events and floods and have stood up to the tests well.
FuturEcology are specialist consultants on land and water management issues with more than 40 years experience.
Our customers include Farmers, Land Owners, Business/Industry Managers, Conservation Managers, Local Authorities, Community Organisations.
Garto Stand 34
Southland Ph 027 388 4530 sammistewart0@gmail.com
The Garto tree incubator keeps young native plants alive.
The 3D exclusion zone Garto creates protects saplings from competing plants and pests while also improving your planting efficiency, with Garto being faster to set than other protectors and no initial or on-going spraying required. The sturdy nature of Garto ensures it will stay in place during the first few seasons of a plant’s life, meaning you can be sure your natives will thrive without constant attention.
Glenbrook Machinery Ltd Stand 46 & Outside
PO Box 499, Pukekohe Ph 09 238 6955 www.glenbrook.co.nz
Avant loaders with 50 clip-on attachments, Ausa rough terrain forklifts, Schaeffer loaders. We will have some of our machines on display at Trade Day so come and talk to Phil about your requirements.
Headford Propagators Ltd Stands 11, 12
24 Horsnells Road, RD 10, Waimate Ph 03 689 4813 www.headfordprop.co.nz
For a CAN-DO approach to all your horticultural demands.
Come and meet the team at the Headford Propagators Ltd stand to discuss...
- your landscape planting project or growing-on plant supply requirement.
- your customised engineering wish list.
- your transportation requirements.
On display at Trade Day will be products and services you need...
- a selection of plants for all uses. Take home today.
- horticultural trailers and mobile work tables
- clarity of transport options and scheduling.
Rhonda with some of our
wide plant range Mobile Work Tables - on Special at TD Check out the Headford Mule Frames
HEMWOO™ – Biodegradable Growing Systems Stand 17
479 Ashley Gorge Road, RD 1 Oxford, 7495 Ph 021 791 556 www.habbag.com
HEMWOO™ – Mission is to transform the world of horticulture by creating an environment where plants flourish in harmony with nature, liberated from the scourge of plastic pollution.
Sarah Johnston, owner of The Gorge Nursery, and Jean-Michel Libeau, a global entrepreneur known for LincSpun yarn spinning technology and advanced performance textiles, collaborated to create Habbag Systems Biodegradable Growing Systems. Sarah, with expertise in amenity horticulture and 18 years of nursery production experience, manages a boutique tree nursery in Canterbury, New Zealand, cultivating approximately 7000 native and exotic trees for the landscape industry using traditional plastic-based planters. However, the environmental impact of plastic waste in tree cultivation deeply troubled her. This concern motivated Sarah and Jean-Michel to innovate an eco-friendly solution, giving rise to HABBAG Hemwoo bags/pots. Their mission is to promote environmentally friendly practices for the benefit of the planet and future generations.
“We must all look at developing environmentally friendlier systems in our businesses, for the greater good of the welfare of our planet and the future generations that will inhabit it”.
Come and see where we are up to with our planter bags and our hemp pot, which will be fresh out of R & D.
This is where we see the future of the nursery industry heading with major benefits overflowing into the landscaping industry.
ICL Specialty Fertilisers Stand 21
PO Box 125, Whitford Ph 0274 908 438 nicola.rochester@icl-group.com
Sick of topdressing? Find out about the latest 5th generation controlled release - Osmocote 5.
Intelligro Landscape Centre Stand 27
261 Manion Road, RD 7, Christchurch Ph 03 347 9415 www.intelligro.co.nz sales@igro.nz
Leading manufacturer and supplier of quality landscape supplies and nursey growing media around the South Island.
Intelligro is an innovative company that is committed to supplying quality products and working with you to get the best outcome for your business.
Some areas we specialise in are:
- Potting Mix supply for commercial growers, as well as supplementary commercial fertilisers.
- Compost, Soil, Growing Mix, Lawn and Turf Mix, Bark Mulch, Playground Soft Fall and Nuggets.
- Lime Chip, Decorative Pebbles, Coloured Pebbles and Stone Chip, Schist, Sands, Builders Mix, Crusher Dust, AP20 and AP40.
- Technical Media such as Rain Garden Mix, Tree Pit Mix, Swale Mix, Green Roof Mix and other custom mixes.
- Hire Equipment suitable for commercial and consumer DIY use, to help take on your next landscape or gardening project.
- Recycle station: We accept Green Waste, Clean Soil, Clean Fill and Hard Fill waste stream materials. Bring these to Intelligro site to dump.
Our sales team look forward to discussing your next landscape project or nursery requirements on Trade Day.
IPPS Stand 10
Contact Shirley Ogilvy Ph 027 490 6010 shirley@bruntwoodnurseries.co.nz
Visit us on the IPPS stand and see what we are all about. We run conferences and field trips and have a quarterly newsletter letting members know what is happening. There are opportunities to apply to come to our conference free and there are also four scholarships to be applied for. Learn more at the Christchurch Trade Day.
Kiwiflora Stands 2 & 3
851 Waterholes Road, RD 8, Christchurch Ph 03 349 4582 www.kiwiflora.co.nz
Visit us on Trade Day. We propagate and grow a comprehensive range of trees and shrubs for the home garden and large scale landscape projects.
Kotare Liners/Irrigation Doctor Stand 39
148 Hewetson Road, RD 2, Upper Moutere 7175 Ph 021 244 8154 sales@kotareliners.nz
Kotare Liners is a specialist propagation nursery based in Tasman.
We grow a wide range of exotics and natives including: Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Camellias, Leptospermum, Pittosporum, Viburnum…
Kotare Liners has been operating for 5 years but we were previously Plants Unlimited in Richmond and Grant ran James Nursery in Tasman back in the 1980s.
Alyson and Grant grew up in nurseries in Taranaki and Blenheim, so have many years experience propagating plants.
We will have some samples on the stand for you to look at of our quality plants and you are welcome to pick up our “Plants available in March 2024 list”.
Irrigation Doctor . Grant also runs an irrigation business alongside the nursery and he will have a range of Rainbird Nursery Irrigation Controllers to show people how they can make an efficient use of their water supply to get the maximum plant growth in their nursery.
As we use these controllers in our nursery, Grant is the person to talk to about what works best as he understands your specific needs.
Show Promo: 5% discount off all plants from March Trade List ordered at Trade Day.
Leafland Stands 42, 48
1 Roberts Line, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North 4414 Ph 06 355 3235 www.leafland.co.nz
We are a family run wholesale tree nursery specialising in exotic, edible and native trees. We sell over 700 species, varieties and cultivars. We have a selection of trees on display at Trade Day and some of our staff on site to meet and greet attendees.
LGS-Landscape and Grower Supplies Stand 43
PO Box 56551, Dominion Road, Auckland 1446 Ph 021 277 5805 www.landscapeandgrower.com
Large range of horticultural supply lines.
Matai Nurseries (2019) Ltd Stand 44
7 Horgans Road, RD 9, Waimate 7979 Ph 03 689 8928 www.nznatives.co.nz
“Matai Nurseries is exclusively a Native Plant Propagating Nursery. We collect the seed, germinate, propagate and grow nearly all of our plants, and can deliver them to your door. We have a very hands on approach to production and dispatch. We pride ourselves on our range of species, which is large, our varieties, which are many, our Quality plants and our Excellent Customer Service (we offer a procurement service as well).
While primarily being a Wholesale Nursery we are happy to supply to a wide range of customers – Home Gardeners, Lifestyle developers, Farmers, Planting Projects, Garden Centres, Landscapers & other Nurseries.”
We will be displaying some of our specialist lines, Astelia Red Devil, Pachystegia insignis, Carmichaelia stevensonii, plus other large & small grade plants. And sharing our experience so far.
SPECIAL OFFERS / DEALS FOR VISITORS TO OUR STAND ON THE DAY
- Existing Customers - 20% Discount off their next Matai Freight Service
- New Customers - 10% bonus plants on their first order, PLUS additionally, a 50% discount on Matai Freight Service for orders that are over $1500 + gst (or for those New Customers out of our freight service area a 25% discount on freight)
- Visitors to our exhibit can go into a prize draw for a Matai Gift Voucher to the value of $250.00 incl.
TRADE DAY SPECIALS (while stocks last):
v 10 x Phormium cookianum 2.5l grade for only $50.00 + gst
v 10 x Pseudopanax colensoi or arboreus 2.5l grade for only $65.00 + gst
v 40 x Dodonea viscosa or viscosa purpurea 7cm grade for only $60.00 + gst
v 40 x Fuscaspora fusca 7cm grade for only $80.00 + gst
McHort Stand 9
155 St Georges Road, RD 2, Hastings 4172 Ph 021 782 250 www.mchort.co.nz
We specialise in container crop nutrition, chemical-free pest and disease management.
Nurseryman Stands 29, 30
311 Mill Road South, RD 1, Invercargill Ph 021 852 497 www.nurseryman.co.nz
We supply large numbers of native and exotic shrubs, grasses, flaxes, trees to customers all over NZ. Our core range is in 2.5L pots, plus we have an ever-increasing range of root trainer grade for the reveg and riparian markets.
Our freight free over $1000 policy means you don't have to worry about that extra cost.
Orari Nursery Stands 35, 36
86 Opuha Street, RD 22,Geraldine Ph 0272 852 545 www.orarinursery.co.nz
Orari Nursery will be showcasing a selection of their 7cm Growing on Grade as well as a selection of their 500ml grade.
Call in and have a look. Pick up our extensive Trade List.
Every visitor to our display will get one of our 'Orginal Weeders'. New Zealands favorite gardening tool.
We look forward to supplying your needs with awesome plants at competitive prices.
Plant Propagation Systems Stand 51
47B Taurikura Drive, Taurkio, Tauranga 3110 Ph 027 378 5481 https://plantpropsystems.co.nz/
Plant Propagation Systems has established itself in New Zealand as the first and only premade Ellepot production centre to offer all sizes ranging from 20mm – 100mm Ellepots and Ellebags.
With capabilities to deliver Ellepots right across New Zealand, enabling nurseries to take advantage of using the Ellepot system without investing in production machinery.
Plant Propagation systems has the ability to deliver millions of Premade Ellepots Annually to a wide range of markets including native re-vegetation, forestry, pot and bedding, soft fruit (berries), fruit trees, tissue culture, hydroponics, and vegetables, we would like to now open this opportunity to you.
Plant Propagation System help nurseries and growers save money by becoming more efficient and productive, and to grow greener by eliminating plastic pots and bags commonly used in propagation.
Our integrated propagation system consists of specially designed machines and propagation trays, and specially developed paper for paper pots. All system orders are customized to your specific production needs. We have over 20 different paper options available with 3 organic options ranging from 6-8, 10 and 16 weeks as well as other papers with degradation times from 2 - 12 months as well as further options including PLA Bio membranes.
If you would like to take advantage of the Ellepot system and see how it could benefit you, get in touch with us today to scope out the best solution for your application. Learn more at Plantpropsystems.co.nz, contact us via our contact us page or sales@plantpropsystems.co.nz. Give us a call on 0800 ELLEPOT (0800 344376) to get you propagating smarter today..
Primehort Distributors Stands 4 & 5
2180 State Highway 1, Kaiwaka Ph 09 431 1000 www.primehort.com
PrimeHort is delighted to exhibit at The Nursery Trade Day in Christchurch. This year, we introduce a couple of new faces to the team and re-launch a bestseller…
- Andrew Wearmouth joins after a long tenure in the horticulture industry. He is spearheading Growing Media trends for our customers, including the benefits of growing in Coir, plus best-in-class fertiliser, Polyon. Be sure to stop by and say hello!
- Harrison Wearmouth joins Lachlan Bill in supporting the success of our Retail customers and will be on the stand to share a range of Eco-friendly Pots and Decorative Pots. Get ready to chat about super-hot Spring indents too – don’t miss this one!
- Guess what?! Industry favourite, 28 Cell Tray has just got more epic! The latest edition is crafted from injection molded No. 5 plastic - a game-changer for growing natives, sustainably and a service life of up to 9 years. Come & check it out.
See you there!
Eco Fibre Pot 28 Cell Tray
Redpath Pacific Ltd Stands 22, 23
16 Bounty Place, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North 4414 Ph 0508 733 728 www.redpath.co.nz
Latest Greenhouse design developments. We will have samples of the structures on display.
Same day quote system for greenhouse-give us the details for quoting and the prices will be to you within 24 hours.
We will have samples of the latest long-life Commercial Greenhouse films.
Vortex air stirrer fans, to help stratification of air within greenhouses.
RhodoDirect Stand 8
3/377 Halkett Road, RD 1, Christchurch 7671 Ph 021 746 368 www.rhododirect.co.nz
Specialist Rhododendron growers.
Southern Woods Nursery Stand 24
1002 Robinsons Rd, Templeton, Christchurch Ph 03 347-9221 www.southernwoods.co.nz
Southern Woods has been supplying a wide range of plants for projects large and small for over a generation.
Based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, we supply healthy, hardy plants to retail and wholesale customers across the country. Our range includes New Zealand natives, specimen trees, landscape shrubs, specialist forestry species, fruit trees and plenty more.
We grow plants from revegetation grade up to 45L on our 11ha site, with full propagation & eco-sourcing facilities in place. Talk to our team about plant sourcing, contract growing and complete supply for your next project.
Terra Lana Products Stand 28
55 Francella Street, Bromley, Christchurch 8062 Ph 022 618 9015 www.terralana.co.nz
Terra Lana Products is New Zealand’s largest manufacturer of sheep wool landscaping products.
We source our wool directly from local farmers and manufacture in Christchurch, ensuring our products are sustainable and have a low environmental impact.
Our plant guard mats and rolls not only reduce weed growth around the plants, but provide valuable nutrients to boost plant establishment.
Come and see us at Stand 28, for our complete DagMat product range, including our biodegradable ‘Terra Pegs’.
The Gorge Nursery Ltd Stands 16
479 Ashley Gorge Road, RD 1, Oxford Ph 03 312 4176 www.thegorgenursery.co.nz
What Makes Us Different? Canterbury is a very tough province to establish trees in. Dry conditions & wind creates a huge
challenge for young trees.
At The Gorge Nursery our aim is to produce trees that will survive these harsh conditions.
Our philosophy - to use proven best nursery practice to produce high quality trees at a reasonable price, hardy to Canterbury conditions.
The way we grow trees: sourcing GOL's root pruning, bagging up, quality mix, form pruning and tree selection.
Waimea Nurseries Stands 14, 15
79 Golden Hills Road, RD 1, Richmond Ph 03 544 2700 www.waimeanurseries.co.nz
Fruit, nut, ornamental trees, dwarf fruit trees, dwarf citrus trees.
Wai-Ora Eco-Source Nursery Stands 49, 50
48 Watsons Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8051 Ph 027 253 6051 www.wai-ora.nz
Wai-Ora are quality growers of eco-sourced plants from local regions. We specialise in revegetation projects (restorative bush) and growing endangered plant species. Our team including our resident botanist are experts in contract growing to order.
We welcome new business. Enquire about placing an order with us.
MARCH SPECIALS (while stocks last):
Griselinea littoralis RX90 $3.15+GST, 5000 units $2.95+
Pseudopanax arboreus RX90 $3.10 +GST, 1000 units $2.95+
Kunzea ericoides RX90 $1.90+ GST, 5000 units $1.75+
Leptospermum Scolarium RX90 $1.90+ GST, 5000 units $1.75+
Ozothamnus leptophyllus RX90 $2.50+ GST, 1000 units $2.20+
Carex virgata RX90 $1.75 +GST, 1000 units $1.50+
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Warren Engineering Stands 37, 38
3E Smales Road, East Tamaki, Auckland 2013 Ph 09 274 0476 www.warrenengineering.co.nz
Warren Engineering is the proud NZ owned and made supplier of the following:
Nursery/Landscaping Trailers – Used individually or in a train.
- Static braked wheels
- Exact following tractor
- Adjustable multi-shelves in Hi-Rail or Lo-Rail
- 3 different wheel types
- New Stainless Steel Potting Shelf
Trolley – Long and narrow for unloading your greenhouse or for display.
- Bi-directional
- Able to fit 3 breadbaskets
Pipe Supports – For hydroponic heating systems.
Benches – Rolling, Fixed, or Potting.
- Mesh
- Ebb and flood
- Heated tops
NFT Legs
Wetta Industries Stand 25
58 Aviemore Drive, Marshland, Christchurch 8083 Ph 03 313-7956 www.wetta.co.nz
Aquaterra, New Zealand's newest trade irrigation store. Based in Christchurch and serving all of New Zealand, our team brings unparalleled expertise to every project with over 40 years experience in the industry.
Take advantage of our free irrigation design and quoting services, offering tailored solutions for residential, commercial, and nursery needs.
Benefit from our great product range featuring top brands like Rain Bird, Hunter, Apex, Anka, and Wetta.
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