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RURAL DESIGN
Fuelled by Kaitiakitanga, the guardianship and protection of Aotearoa, we have taken a leadership role in horticulture and landscape ecology.
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Ecological Consultancy
Wholesale Plant Supply
Landscape Implementation
Ours is a proud
New Zealand story, shared through landscapes, people and plants.
As caretakers of the land, our vision is bigger than growing great plants. We have gathered together the best land-use advisory and ecological advice, plant supply and landscape implementation services to deliver a unique ‘one-stop-shop’ experience for our valued clients.
Covering Northland to South Auckland and beyond, we promise fresh trees, new beginnings since 1984.
A true Kiwi tale: Learn the Rural Design Story
Rural Design is a family farm, run by brothers Heath, Eden and Blake Worsfold, along with a large support team.
A true local tale, this story is about growing a passion and interest into becoming a thriving business and local employer.
Our Wholesale Native Plants
We are now a leading native plant supplier in the New Zealand industry. Each year, we produce more than 1 million healthy and hardy plants from our nursery and we can also grow to order.
Our plants are eco-sourced predominantly for the Rodney and Kaipara area, however we can make exceptions if supplying to wider locations.
Our Wholesale Native Plants
We are now a leading native plant supplier in the New Zealand industry. Each year, we produce more than 1 million healthy and hardy plants from our nursery and we can also grow to order.
Our plants are eco-sourced predominantly for the Rodney and Kaipara area, however we can make exceptions if supplying to wider locations.
A talented team, ready to give you a helping hand
To promote leadership in our industry, we have gathered some of the best heads together who are deeply passionate about horticulture and landscape ecology.
See our project case studies…
Kaipara Moana Remediation Project
The Kaipara Remediation Project (KMR) was the evolution of the Integrated Kaipara Harbour Management Group (IKHMG). Both were spearheaded by Te-Uri-o-Hau Iwi who are Mana Whenua for the Kaipara Whenua and Moana. The KMR Project was 25 years in the making and came as a...
Tara Iti Estate
Rural Design at Tara ItiRural Design has been working at Tara Iti since 2012. The project started off with a direct focus on restoring dune habitats to as close to their original natural state as possible and softening the effects of the golf course on surrounding...
Waimā Waitai Waiora Freshwater Project
A partnership project aiming to enhance the impact, effectiveness and reach of water quality initiatives in the Northern Wairoa & Kaipara HarbourThis year Rural Design teamed up with Northland Regional Council and Te Uri o Hau to deliver the Waimā Waitai Waiora...
Our latest blog posts
Hidden Herpetofauna within Delightful Dunes
For the better part of a decade, Rural Design has been extensively working on the revegetation and rehabilitation of the coastal dune lands at Tara...
From Poor Passage to Steady Streams: A Tale of Tides & Tribulations
We believe in a holistic approach when it comes to protecting and enhancing our natural environment. A major part of this includes restoring our...
Wonderful Wetlands
The new National Policy Statement for Freshwater Water Management (2020) and National Environmental Standards for Freshwater (2020) have put...