Our story
It all started with a failed sweetcorn crop in a backyard... read more...
Organic certification information
Organic certification internationally recognised. Bio Gro 6326.
The plants we grow.
Names of the plants we grow.
Name Horopito– Pseudowintera colorata
Name: Hioi, Māori mint – Mentha cunninghami
Name: Kumarahou – Pomaderris kumerahou
Name: Mānuka – Leptospermum scoparium
Name: Kawakawa - Piper excelsum
Name: Lemongrass – Cymbopogon
Name: Kānuka – Kunzea ericoides
Name: Pineapple sage – Salvia elegans
Name: Calendula – Calendula officinalis
Name: Cornflower – Centaurea cyanus
Blog posts
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Kawakawa leaf and its uses.
kawakawa is an attractive native plant to Aotearoa, New Zealand. It has beautiful scented heart shaped leaves. The special flavours and warming effects of kawakawa make it an excellent ingredient...
Kawakawa leaf and its uses.
kawakawa is an attractive native plant to Aotearoa, New Zealand. It has beautiful scented heart shaped leaves. The special flavours and warming effects of kawakawa make it an excellent ingredient...
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Cooking with NZ native ingredients.
I always say that the best way to use new ingredients is to just start. Chances are you will make a few mistakes and then perfect your recipe as you...
Cooking with NZ native ingredients.
I always say that the best way to use new ingredients is to just start. Chances are you will make a few mistakes and then perfect your recipe as you...
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Organic Mānuka leaf and its many uses
The Mānuka tree has a variety of uses… The mānuka tree is native to New Zealand and has been used by the Māori people for centuries. It is well known...
Organic Mānuka leaf and its many uses
The Mānuka tree has a variety of uses… The mānuka tree is native to New Zealand and has been used by the Māori people for centuries. It is well known...
Reviews
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Kawakawa latte
Yotam (verified owner) – January 31, 2025
The taste is great! It mixes perfectly with any type of milk!
A bit sweet, but really good! Would like another version with the same plants, and sugar free -
Kawakawa latte
Matt – November 24, 2024
Absolutely incredible, I’m not a coffee person that this is apart of my morning routine! I couldn’t recommend the kawakawa lattes enough!
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Flaky native salt
Aliyah (verified owner) – February, 2024
yumm, I use the native salt on my veges. LOove the authentic flavours!
Certifications
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Organic certified
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Food grade certified
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New Zealand grown
UPCOMING EVENTS 12th April 2025: We are a part of the Wainui gems tour, you can visit us and other local businesses to discover the Food secrets of Wainui.
12th April - A unique tour uncovering the stories and local producers in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.