About Matukituki Natives
Matukituki Natives Nursery was first established in 2007 by John May, Clint Hughes and Ali Moore. The Emerald Bluffs subdivision had an ambitious plan to clear the wilding pines which dominated the 64 hectare site and then replant with eco-sourced native plants. We sourced what we could but simply couldn’t find enough plants, so decided to start growing our own.
Once we started growing plants, it wasn’t long before enquiries came in to grow and plant for other projects happening in the region. The nursery steadily expanded and when the subdivision was completed the nursery and landscape team became its own entity in 2011 as Matukituki Natives, taking our name from the beautiful Matukituki River valley in which we are situated. Since then we’ve continued to grow, plant and maintain native plants throughout our region, and have been fortunate enough to have been involved in some rewarding projects.
John and Clint remain as owners of the business and are still as dedicated as ever to growing native plants and conserving our natural heritage.
Today, Matukituki Natives supplies more than 130,000 eco-sourced native plants each year from its nursery at the head of the Matukituki Valley near Wānaka. We work with private landowners, lifestyle block owners, landscape designers, developers, councils and environmental organisations across Central Otago and the Southern Lakes, supplying plants for everything from residential landscaping through to large-scale revegetation and restoration projects.
Our team provides practical advice, quality plant supply and hands-on experience to help ensure every project succeeds. Whether it’s restoring native habitat, meeting resource consent planting requirements or creating a landscape that reflects the local environment, we’re passionate about helping grow healthier ecosystems for future generations.
Matukituki Natives is a proud member of New Zealand Plant Producers Incorporated, International Plant Propagators Society NZ Region, and New Zealand Plant Conservation Network Incorporated.
Landscaping Manager – Clint Hughes
Clint has 18 years of experience in property management, landscaping and restoration/re-vegetation planting in the Wanaka/Hawea area. He is passionate about the restoration of native forests, and the protection of native New Zealand wildlife. Clint oversees all the landscaping and property management for Matukituki Natives, bringing his broad experience, knowledge and great enthusiasm to each project.
