As sustainability becomes a defining priority in landscape design, infrastructure and land development, retaining wall systems are being asked to do more than simply hold ground. They must reduce environmental impact, support living systems, blend into sensitive sites and still deliver engineered performance. Flex MSE® meets that brief by combining the strength of mechanically stabilised earth with the visual and ecological benefits of vegetation. Flex MSE is a patented veget

Mitre 10 offers every product landscapers might need – from paving and decking to plants and everything in between. Check out our top product picks below! PLAZROK PAVERS Plazrok Pavers is an innovative alternative to traditional paving materials. Manufactured using Plazrok Aggregate, the product incorporates 88% post-consumer plastic waste, reimagined through a proprietary composite process to create a strong yet lightweight paving solution. This shift toward engineered aggre

Sustainability in landscaping includes choosing materials with lower environmental impact and longer-lasting form and function. Creating materials that last has always been a driving force for Interlink. Founded in 2009 by Matthew Kennedy, Interlink was created to provide customers with access to natural, durable landscape materials that were often hard to find through normal supply channels. From its base in Wanaka, Interlink has grown into a nationwide supplier of reclaimed

Sustainability in landscaping is evolving to ensure outdoor spaces can better withstand environmental pressures – and permeable concrete provides a key solution. Recent flooding events across New Zealand have highlighted the growing strain on stormwater systems and the impact of impermeable urban environments. As rainfall events become more intense and less predictable, landscapers, designers and councils are being forced to rethink the surfaces being specified in outdoor spa

In today’s landscapes, retaining walls play a role far beyond soil control. For professional landscapers, they are a design opportunity – a chance to shape outdoor spaces that invite people to connect, gather and linger At Mitre 10, we supply Firth’s Keystone® Country Manor® retaining wall system to bring this vision to life, transforming functional structures into timeless outdoor features with character and warmth. Inspired by the charm of old European estate walls and gard

With granny flats set to be exempt from requiring a consent in early 2026, many homeowners are seeing an easier path to adding a second dwelling to their properties. However, with site coverage limits still applying, increasing the build footprint could cause an issue when it comes to paths, driveways and carparks. That’s where Permcon permeable concrete can offer a practical and sustainable solution The government has passed the Building and Construction (Small Standalone Dw

Retaining walls in New Zealand are no longer treated as background infrastructure As sections become steeper and outdoor spaces more closely integrated with architecture, level changes are now central to both design and construction. For today’s landscape specialists, retaining walls must deliver structural performance, clean detailing and long-term durability. RAISING THE MATERIAL BENCHMARK Timber sleepers and masonry blocks have long been common solutions, but expectations

Mitre 10 offers every paving product landscapers might need – from concrete to porcelain paving. Check out our top product picks below! Rusk Terrazzo paving range by Horizon International is a premium paving solution designed for residential and commercial applications – and is available at Mitre 10 now! These concrete pavers are New Zealand-made and crafted using advanced Italian hydraulic press technology, applying 750T PSI pressure to create dense and durable pavers. This

With granny flats set to be exempt from requiring a consent in early 2026, many homeowners are seeing an easier path to adding a second dwelling to their properties. However, with site coverage limits still applying, increasing the build footprint could cause an issue when it comes paths, driveways and carparks. That’s where Permcon permeable concrete can offer a practical and sustainable solution The government has passed the Building and Construction (Small Standalone Dwell

New Zealand’s landscape industry continues to evolve, with clients increasingly seeking outdoor environments that reflect the same level of architectural intent and material quality found in the built form Into this space comes Archipello. – a new range of architecturally designed landscape elements, curated specifically for the New Zealand market and available exclusively through Advance Landscape Systems. Archipello. is not positioned as a decorative afterthought. It is a d

Mitre 10 offers every product landscapers might need – from kitset pergolas to balustrades, fencing and louvres. Check out our top product picks below! BBI kitset kwila pergola: outdoor living made easy The BBI Kitset Kwila Pergola is a recently launched innovation available exclusively at Mitre 10. Designed with Kiwi backyards in mind, this pergola makes it simple for landscapers to create a stylish, sheltered outdoor space for relaxing, entertaining, or dining. For clients

Extreme weather events are causing higher temperatures and flash floods in urban areas – due in large part to a growing footprint of conventional concrete surfaces, which trap heat and block rain from soaking into the ground. Permcon offers a solution As highlighted in the BRANZ article on pages 10-11 of this magazine, we can’t keep paving our cities the same way – we need smarter, greener, infrastructure. Permcon permeable concrete offers a practical way forward. It looks li

As Kiwi homeowners push to get more out of their properties, adding basketball courts, tennis courts and putting greens, landscapers are increasingly running into a common problem – site coverage limits Most district plans across New Zealand restrict how much of a property can be covered by hard, impermeable surfaces, such as concrete and asphalt. For sites already at or near their maximum coverage, even a single additional paved court can push the build over the line – stopp

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