Mangawhai Natives

23/10/2025

Ricky's Dad Pete Panhuis was interviewed on RNZ today talking about the history of the Kauri Tree. Great listen and little plug of our nursery at the end 🙌 Legend!
A-Z of Aotearoa: K for Kauri

It's time to return to the A-Z of Aotearoa. We've been making our way through the alphabet to look back at the iconic people and cultural touchstones that form New Zealand. We've arrived at 'K' today, so we're looking at the rich history of Kauri - the trees, the timber, the gum. Jesse speaks to Art...

30/09/2025

Check out these photos from the most recent NZ Nat Geo...close ups of native flora flowers

Philip Garnock-Jones has spent more than a decade photographing our native flowers as they’ve never been shown before: in luscious, three-dimensional detail.

17/09/2025

Manuka on sale only $1 - fantastic plants
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10/09/2025

Ten years ago, we began our journey selling plants at the Mangawhai Beach Market when it was still held at the Hall. It was there that our little business took root, and we’ll always cherish those humble beginnings.

After much thought and reflection, we’ve decided it's time to close this chapter and finish up our time at the markets. But don’t worry — all of our plants are still available online, and you're welcome to pick up your orders anytime, including weekends.

We want to sincerely thank our loyal customers, supporters, and the many wonderful stallholders we've met over the years. A special thank you goes to my lovely mother-in-law, Rowie, who has taught us so much and been a constant source of support and great company on countless Saturdays — rain or shine.

And don’t panic — Rowie will still be at the market each week, providing you with all her plants.

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23/06/2025

Time for a change!!
8 Years ago Layne helped us build us some benches in the nursery. Now he's dismantling them!