NZ NĪKAU
Specialist growers of the worlds most southern palm.
NZ Nīkau is a family owned and operated native palm nursery located in Whangarei, Northland.
Here we grow top quality nīkau palms in a range of sizes and offer competitive wholesale pricing to landscapers, developers, retailers, and large‑scale planting projects.
All our nīkau are grown from seed, representing popular forms and variations from mainland New Zealand and its offshore islands. Each has been selected for superior vigour, resilience, and aesthetic appeal.
Nīkau Forms we Grow:
- Mainland Nīkau (Rhopalostylis sapida)
Eco-sourced from Northland and the West Coast of the South Island.
- Pitt Island Nīkau (Rhopalostylis sapida ‘chathamica’)
- Great Barrier Island Nīkau (Rhopalostylis sapida)
- Kermadec Island Nīkau (Rhopalostylis baueri var. cheesemanii)
All sourced from inground specimans in the Northland and Auckland regions.
Please refer to our current stock list for available grades and pricing.
How to Order
Request a Quote
To request a quote, contact us by phone at 027 725 4294 or email nick@nznikau.co.nz
Payment Options
We accept payment via internet banking, cash, or invoice.
Place your order in writing via email and we will issue an invoice for payment.
Pick‑Up and Freight
Pick‑Up
Pickup from Whangarei is available by prior arrangement (24 hours notice required).
We are situated west of Kamo, 3mins from State highway 1.
Northland Delivery
Delivery within the Northland region can be arranged and is dependent on plant numbers and your delivery address. To keep costs low, we combine deliveries where possible. Request a quote for more details.
Freight Services
We also work with a local freight company that travels to Auckland on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
For customers throughout New Zealand, we can freight your order to Auckland, where it is transferred to a dedicated plant‑transport company. These carriers handle live plants daily and ensure safe delivery to your region.
Please go to Contact us & Request a quote to learn more about delivery options and pricing.
About NZ Nīkau
At NZ Nīkau, our focus is on producing high‑quality nīkau palms (Rhopalostylis sapida).
Owned and operated by Nick and Gemma Alexander, NZ Nīkau offers a range of carefully selected nīkau forms and variations, with plant numbers and grade options continuing to expand each season.
Nick’s passion for nīkau palms began while working in a local native plant nursery, where he completed an NZQA Certificate in Horticulture (Nursery Production). After meeting Gemma and starting a family, the pair decided to turn what began as a hobby into a small niche business, officially opening for sales in 2026.
We aim to supply landscapers, developers, councils, major reforestation and large‑scale development projects, as well as farmers and everyday Kiwi gardeners.