Kia ora!
We’re Greenmachine, a small, native plant nursery based in Tuatapere, Southland — where the rain is generous and the soil’s full of life. We’ve been growing hardy New Zealand native plants from seed to sale, without any middlemen — just honest pricing and strong, resilient plants shipped right to your doorstep.
We carry a wide range of grasses and tussocks, flax (and similar), hebes, shrubs, trees, hedges, and curated combo deals—all carefully packed and sent nationwide, from Auckland to Invercargill.
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This isn’t a big corporate operation — it’s just us, a few good people, and a whole lot of plants.
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How It All Started
Justin has been growing native plants since 1999—starting out in a backyard in Christchurch with a love for the bush and a bit of DIY spirit. Back then, we sold our first plants through Trademe and packed them up by hand in the garage.
It’s been a wild ride since. There's been plenty of learning along the way, a move to Methven, and eventually down south to Tuatapere, where we’ve finally found the perfect spot to grow strong, resilient plants the way nature intended.
Why We Do It
We believe native plants belong everywhere—from rural shelterbelts to small-town gardens. They're part of who we are as Kiwis, and we love helping people reconnect with them. Our plants are grown to handle real NZ conditions—not pampered in greenhouses— and we keep our prices fair so everyone can get planting.
What Makes Us Different
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We grow everything ourselves, so we know exactly what we’re sending you.
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We’re online only, which keeps our overheads low—and your costs lower.
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We pack every order with care, just like we’ve done since day one.
Thanks for Stopping By
We’re proud to be part of your planting journey—whether you're restoring a patch of native bush, landscaping the bach, or just giving the front yard a bit of love. Every order helps support small-scale growing and the future of native planting in Aotearoa.
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.
– Justin + The Greenmachine Team
Tuatapere, Southland
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