There are thousands of Websites dealing with all things plants. These are some I trust for their good information. I use these ones regularly.
www.nzplantpics.com
With hundreds of great photographs of a huge number of New Zealand Natives.
www.hebesoc.org/plants/plants.htm
This is a UK site dedicated to New Zealand Hebes. There are 224 Hebes described with photographs of almost all of them. As well they have descriptions and photographs of another 176 New Zealand Trees and Shrubs.
www.nzseeds.co.nz
For those that might want to try growing their own seeds.
www.bush.org.nz/plantgrow/bin/latin.html
This is more of a scientific site. It describes the propagation, distribution and taxonomy of a great number of New Zealand Natives. The site is not complete with much information still to be added.
www.ccc.govt.nz/parks/theenvironment/streamside.asp
This is a Canterbury site for restoration planting. Each region is likely to have their own information. Check with your local Regional or City Council
www.eplants.co.nz
This site contains a huge amount of information. Messy to look at and get around but a valuable source of information.
www.mountlinton.co.nz/GARRYMORGAN.htm
Many people are planting for shelter. This study for Environment Southland has lots of valuable information.
www.plantfinder.co.nz
Opening up a whole world of plants. This is where you can buy plants. The list contains 46000 plants and seeds.
www.garden-gloves.co.nz
Has a huge range of all things gardening, including gloves and pruning gear. Stockists of Wallys range of natural products. You can sign up here to receive Wally’s Weekly News, Free by email each week.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=123096
some of my listings have with special prices.
www.orarinursery.co.nz
And of course our own web site where you will find up to date plant lists and order forms including an online shop.
I have found this to be one of the most informative sites about New Zealand Native Plants.
http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/native-plants/
I have found the DOC Site to be useful when researching plant species
Funding
http://ecan.govt.nz/advice/biodiversity/funding/pages/eef.aspx
If you live within Canterbury, have a stream running through your property or a Wetland that needs protecting there is often funds available for aspecs of your protection work.
Trees for Bees. This link takes you to the Trees for Bees Conference. You can listen to the various speakers at the conference.