Last updated: March 10, 2025
These Terms of Use govern your use of the New Zealand Native Plants website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our website.
Our Terms of Use are guided by the principles of manaakitanga (hospitality and respect), kaitiakitanga (guardianship), and whanaungatanga (relationships and connections), which inform how we share knowledge about New Zealand's native flora.
All content on this website, including text, images, graphics, and design, is the property of New Zealand Native Plants and is protected by New Zealand copyright laws and international treaties. The content is provided for personal, non-commercial use only.
We acknowledge the traditional knowledge (mātauranga Māori) associated with native plants. Where traditional knowledge is shared on this website, we do so with respect for its cultural origins and the principles of tika (correctness) and pono (integrity).
In accordance with the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti o Waitangi) and the recommendations of the Waitangi Tribunal's WAI 262 report on indigenous flora and fauna, we respect the relationship between Māori and taonga species (treasured native plants).
If you contribute content to our website (such as comments or forum posts), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, store, display, reproduce, and distribute your content in connection with our website.
You are solely responsible for the content you contribute. Content must not:
We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these terms or that we deem inappropriate.
The information provided on this website is for general informational and educational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we make no representations or warranties about the completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information.
Plant identification, cultivation advice, and traditional uses are provided as general guidance. Users should consult additional sources and local experts before:
In the spirit of kaitiakitanga, we encourage responsible and sustainable interactions with New Zealand's native flora.
Users must comply with all applicable New Zealand laws and regulations regarding native plants, including but not limited to:
Many native plants are protected species, and collection from the wild may be prohibited or require permits. Always check current regulations before collecting plant material from public lands.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience and information only. We have no control over the content of these websites and accept no responsibility for them or any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.
We may revise these Terms of Use at any time without notice. By continuing to use our website after any changes, you accept the revised Terms.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
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