Stone with a story.
We’ve spent 20+ years making NZ natural stone easier to choose and easier to use.
Where it all began
The Natural Stone Co began with a simple question: What if we could make New Zealand stone possible?
And by possible, we mean a viable option for more spaces, projects, and people. Because, while solid stone masonry works for some projects, it’s not always practical. Yet, the demand for genuine local stone is strong.
The question was simple. But like all good stories, finding the answer took some doing.
The story so far
The idea first took shape in Central Otago, where Peter grew up among the hills and riverbeds that first connected him to New Zealand’s unique landscape.
During a family, Peter sourced some local schist and set up a makeshift cutting station at his parents' whitebaiting bach in Southland — testing whether a lightweight cladding solution was possible.
Those early experiments evolved into two years of careful development and testing before the company’s first lightweight stone cladding product reached the market.
The real test came early – supplying over 3000M2 of schist cladding for Queenstown’s Hilton Hotel proved the concept at scale and established the foundation for what would follow.
An architect’s request for a New Zealand stone cladding in warm tones and organic shapes set the team searching. The Te Kuiti limestone project was the genesis of another NZ stone range.
Fast forward to today – the team has grown along with our New Zealand stone offering. And with it, our combined knowledge and experience, matched by our love of doing innovative things with local stone.
Our team
Knowledgeable, experienced and genuinely passionate about New Zealand natural stone. That about sums up the team here at The Natural Stone Co.
With 20+ years in business, hundreds of projects and tens of thousands of metres of stone cladding installed, we’re proud of what we’ve learned and happy to share it freely.
Co-founders
The Team
See where NZ stone comes from
Staying close to source
Real stone. Real places. Scroll across to see where ours comes from — down to the exact spot on the map.
Cluden
Central Otago, NZ
Gibbston
Central Otago, NZ
Hari Hari
South Westland, NZ
Poolburn
Central Otago, NZ
Toaroha
Waitaha
Westland, NZ
Aria
Waitomo, NZ
Charleston
Buller District, NZ
Hangatiki
Waitomo, NZ
Mauriceville
Wairarapa, NZ
Oamaru
North Otago, NZ
Te Akau
Waikato, NZ
Te Kuiti Cream
Waitomo, NZ
Aria Sage
Waitomo, NZ
Te Kuiti Grey
Waitomo, NZ
Te Kuiti Two Tone
Waitomo, NZ
Manawahae Andesite
Bay of Plenty, NZ
Matatoki Andesite
Waikato, NZ
Taranaki Riverstone
Taranaki, NZ
Tauhara Andesite
Central Plateau, NZ
Timaru Bluestone
Canterbury, NZ
Our Process
Start a conversation
Share your plans or ideas. We’ll help you understand what will work aesthetically and practically.
Explore your options
We’ll talk you through stone types and lay styles, and send samples so you can see the colour, texture and variation firsthand.
We’ll also share installation images so you can see how lay styles and mortar colours change the finished look. For large projects, we can build a sample panel to show the total design concept.
Confirm the scope
We work out the quantities for your project and give you comprehensive pricing, so you know what to expect before anything begins.
Get technical support
We provide drawings, documentation, and specs for consenting and are on hand if any additional information or detailing is required.
Approve and commission
Once you give us the go-ahead, we procure the raw stone and cut it at one of our processing facilities. We communicate along the way, and as production nears completion, we get in touch to arrange freight to site.
Connect with installers
We can recommend qualified stone masons in your area or seek installation pricing on your behalf.
Stay supported
If questions arise during the project, we’re here to help, meaning you stay connected with the same people throughout the process.
Ready to get started?
We're keen to talk stone whenever you are.