Autumn has been a busy and productive time at Hollard Gardens. We’ve been collecting fallen leaves to use as a carbon source for composting and leaf mould, which will be used as a free, nutrient-rich mulch in the months ahead. Soil health remains a key focus. We’re applying organic fertilisers, including humic acid, to support root growth, balance pH and improve overall plant resilience. Autumn mulching helps lock in moisture, prevent runoff and protect the soil structure through winter, vital
Winter has crept in with its usual mix of cold southerlies and confusing subtropical spells. Some trees have shed their leaves completely, while others are still hanging on. This is the time of year when we put the garden to bed, cutting back herbaceous plants, crown-lifting trees and repairing lawn patches. We’re also planting sun-loving South African species like Leucospermum on the dry banks above the tennis court and beginning a new project to link the formal plantings around the house with
intimate ceremony, up to 50 seated or 60 standing guests max. If you require transport both to and within the garden, book this with our provider, Kombi Krush(external link). The River Flat Suitable for a larger ceremony, up to 80 seated or 150 standing guests. If you require transport both to and within the garden, book this with our provider, Kombi Krush(external link). Conifer Green Suitable for 50 standing guests. No vehicle access. The landscaped garden Tūpare is a premier landscaped garden with a
Pukeiti is putting on a colourful show this season and the vireya collection is blooming beautifully. Azaleas, camellia sasanqua and hellebores are flowering throughout the garden, with the occasional rhododendron also making an appearance. The garden recently had an autumn feed with organic fertiliser and the team continues to lay mulch to nourish the beds. We’ve chip-sealed the path around the main lawn and the track to the Keiller Garden has been extended to create a scenic loop walk.
Green spaces on or near school grounds can provide an invaluable environment for your ākonga/students to learn more about Taranaki animal and plant species, how they interact with each other and what can be done to protect and enhance native biodiversity. Get in touch (education@trc.govt.nz) to discuss how we can best support your studies and investigations. BioBlitz
A great way to start a biodiversity restoration project is with a BioBlitz. A BioBlitz is a concentrated effort to discover and
for Taranaki 2010 (1.2 MB pdf) Appendix 1:River and stream catchments of high quality or high value (133 KB pdf) Appendix 2: High-quality or high-value areas of the coastal environment (1000 KB pdf) Appendix 3: Treaty of Waitangi (59 KB pdf) Appendix 4: Statutory acknowledgements (50 KB pdf) Appendix 4A: Ngāti Ruanui (151 KB pdf) Appendix 4B: Ngāti Tama (188 KB pdf) Appendix 4C: Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi (160 KB pdf) Appendix 4D: Ngāti Mutunga (258 KB pdf) Interim Review of the Regional Policy Statement
refer to our Meetings 2020-2024 webpage. Please note: Members of the public who have been approved to speak at meetings via the public forum or to make a deputation, can either speak at meetings in person or via a Zoom link supplied by the Council. All other attendees will be watching via a YouTube channel(external link) and will be unable to interact with the meeting. For information about meetings, see the Council's Standing Orders [PDF, 1.7 MB].
Members of the Pukeiti Rhododendron Trust Inc enjoy a number of benefits, advantages and privileges. Pukeiti Rhododendron Trust members' activity calendar 2024 These include: Newsletters and the annual Rhododendron journal
Members-only events and plant purchase scheme
Discounts when hiring the studio or booking events at the lodge (conditions apply for new members, check with the Secretary)
Volunteering in the garden and during public events
Full voting rights at the October AGM New and
Join Head Gardener Kristian Davies for a free guided walk around Pukeiti. Kristian will discuss some of our latest projects and what the team have been up to. 🌲