Ordering poplars and willows
We are now taking orders for 2026
In 2026 Kaipara landowners need to order poplars and willows through NRC, rather than Kaipara Moana Remediation (KMR)
We produce poplars and willows primarily for erosion control to reduce the amount of sediment reaching our waterways. For this reason, we focus on supplying poplars and willows to farms with steep land vulnerable to erosion.
Due to their different rooting characteristics, poplars are well suited to hold hill slopes together, whereas willows are best used in gulleys and streams.
Our nursery opens for orders in autumn each year, ahead of the main June to August planting season. Poplar and Willow planting material can be picked up from our Nursery on the Friday of the week after the order is placed.
If you are interested in ordering our poplars and/or willows, please contact our Land Management team on 0800 002 004 or email us at nursery@nrc.govt.nz with your name, address and phone number.
Alternatively, you can fill out our online order form below, and a land management advisor will be in touch.
We prioritise orders for erosion control. Once these are completed, we will make material available for other purposes, such as shelterbelts and stock shade.
2026 Price list (ex-nursery)
| Poplar or Will material | Price (inc GST) |
| Pole (3 metre) | $20.00 (minimum order 5) |
| Stake (2 metre) | $12.00 (minimum order 10) |
| Wand (1 metre) | $6.00 (minimum order 20) |
| Dynex pole sleeve | $10.00 |
Not sure what variety of poplar or willow to plant? Check out or download our Poplar and Willow brochure: Poplars and willows for soil conservation