How to Grow Ngutukākā

Ngutukākā is easy to grow but hard to protect and keep alive.
With numbers so low, it will take a collective effort to restore it to the abundance it once knew.

Ngutukākā Posters Available for Your Kura or Marae

We have created two Ngutukākā Posters for your kura, marae or community space which showcase the tāonga species that is Tairawhiti...

Collecting Seeds

Ngutukākā is easy to grow from seed. It is possible to take cuttings but these are less likely to succeed and often damage the original...

Raising Seedlings

Ngutukākā seeds respond well to a bit of preparation before planting. There are lots of ways to do this, but Graeme's preferred process...

Transplanting to Whenua

Ngutukākā thrives in sunny, open, steep and well drained sites. It doesn’t mind a bit of wind but doesn’t tolerate frost well. Choose a...

Protecting Ngutukākā

Growing Ngutukākā from seed is relatively easy but protecting them from pests and predators is not. Preservation of ngutukākā takes...

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