AUCKLAND BOTANIC GARDENS RAINGARDEN

The Auckland Botanic Gardens is a cherished green space, welcoming thousands of visitors each year. With sustainability at its heart, the gardens sought a solution to manage stormwater run-off from the busy visitor car park. The answer? A purpose-built raingarden using Living Earth Raingarden Mix.

Strategically placed at the car park’s low point near the library, the raingarden captures and filters rainwater before it enters the stormwater system. More than just a functional feature, it serves as an educational tool, demonstrating how effective stormwater management can also enhance urban landscapes.

Living Earth Raingarden Mix is an engineered bio-retention filter media, designed to absorb and slowly release water, reducing overflow and contamination risks. Made from aged compost, premium loam topsoil, and sand, it meets the strict standards of Auckland’s Stormwater Management Devices guidelines and is widely used in significant urban developments.

By combining science and sustainability, the Auckland Botanic Gardens’ raingarden showcases how green infrastructure can protect waterways while creating beautiful, resilient public spaces. Living Earth is proud to support innovative stormwater solutions that benefit both people and the environment.