New Zealand Native Botanicals. Pure by nature. Potent by design.
100% Natural ingredients. Certified Organic. Nothing Compromised.
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.Certified Organic Kūmarahou
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High-Strength Native plants
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Compostable Plant-Based Teabags
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Crafted In New Zealand
Mānuka
Organic Mānuka leaf carries a legacy of resilience, protection and grounded calm.
Kawakawa
Wild New Zealand kawakawa, revered for its soothing, restorative qualities.
Kūmarahou
Native kūmarahou - long celebrated for its respiratory and immune support.
Most Loved Blend
A Different Way To Experience Kawakawa
Our most loved blend - crafted for those who prefer a richer more decadent cup.
Our story
What started as backyard trial and error became a commitment to cultivating New Zealand's native botanicals with care. Guided by generational knowledge and grown from gifted mānuka seed, our first plantings laid the foundation for what we produce today. Now proudly BioGro certified organic, we craft each botanical with integrity, respect for the land, and support of our whānau - read more...
International organic certification
We are Organic certified internationally with Bio Gro 6326.
Our native botanicals
Our native botanicals
Our New Zealand Native Plants
We grow and harvest certified organic native botanicals on our Whakatāne property. Each plant is hand-harvested and carefully processed to preserve its natural character.
Mānuka (Leptospermum scoparium)
Mild, earthy and floral. Used in herbal tea, essential oil, powders, skincare and beverages.
Kawakawa (Piper excelsum)
Earthy and warming with rich depth. Used in tea, latte blends, finishing salts and skincare.
Kūmarahou (Pomaderris kumeraho)
Bold and bitter. Traditionally valued for wellness. Used in tea, elixirs, cosmetics and soaps.
Kānuka (Kunzea ericoides)
Floral and uplifting. Used in essential oils, diffusers, skincare and tea infusions.
Horopito (Pseudowintera colorata)
Distinctive warming sting. Used in culinary seasoning, salts, skincare and herbal blends.
Other plants we grow
Hoheria, Pineapple sage, Calendula and Cornflower.
Explore the range
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Kawakawa Latte
Kawakawa latte is a green herbal latte with warm comforting flavours that...
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Botanical pantry
Enhance your culinary creations with our collection of edible flowers and Horopito,...
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Essential Oils
Premium organic essential oils from New Zealand that capture the unique properties...
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Find Us Near You
Find our range at select retailers and cafes across New Zealand. Shop in-store or enjoy a kawakawa latte near you.
Journal
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Establishing Our Kawakawa Plantation
How we began our kawakawa plantation and what we learnt along the way
Establishing Our Kawakawa Plantation
How we began our kawakawa plantation and what we learnt along the way
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Horopito tree and its uses
An ancient lineage from New Zealand, one of the reasons why the Horopito tree is so special.
Horopito tree and its uses
An ancient lineage from New Zealand, one of the reasons why the Horopito tree is so special.
