Mauritau Mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) has many concepts that can assist us in the way we live. One such concept is mauritau. Mauritau is relevant because of the busy, hectic, sometimes chaotic lives we lead in the modern world. Mauritau is...

Aotea, Great Barrier island is the sixth largest island in Aotearoa, however, holds approximately only 1,000 permanent residents. Consequently, the community is tight-knit and interdependent, concepts like whanaungatanga are incredibly prevalent....

Self-Care Through Skincare Self-care is essential for maintaining overall wellbeing and supporting a healthy lifestyle. It refers to the intentional actions we take to nurture our physical, mental, and emotional health. ...

Why You Should Be Using a Night Cream One of our most popular face creams is our Harakeke Seed Oil Night Cream. But why should we be using a night cream, and what makes it different from a day cream? What Is a Night ...

As we head into winter, colder and frosty days call for warm, comforting meals — and nothing beats homemade bread. This easy flatbread recipe features our pure, raw Aotea Mānuka Honey for a subtle sweetness and beautiful flavou...

Here at Aotea we are inspired by Rongoā Māori, we hero kawakawa, kūmarahou, mānuka, and harakeke throughout our range of therapeutic skincare. These plants have long held significance in New Zealand's history, with their properties utilised not o...