About Us
Our story bagan with Richard and Caro, who had a passion for growing plants back in the day in England. When they immigrated to New Zealand, they brought that same love and expertise with them. Settling in the picturesque town of Katikati, they started a small nursery from their home, often taking their three daughters along to markets with them on weekends.
In 2002, they purchased the Oropi Rd property and set about establishing the nursery here. It was thanks to a friendly pair of Kererū, the iconic native New Zealand pigeons, that gave the property it's name - greeting Richard and Caro when they first arrived. Inspired by this auspicious encounter, they aptly named their new nursery Kererū Gardens.
Now that Richard and Caro have retired, it is their daughter Kat who has taken the reigns of Kererū Gardens. Propagating and nurturing the seedlings she sources from Katikati and elsewhere, Kat has developed Kererū Gardens into the wonderful, thriving garden centre that you see today.
