Our skin cells rely on fatty acids to function optimally, yet many of these essential fats cannot be synthesised by the body. Harakeke seed oil is a naturally rich source of these vital fatty acids, containing high levels of om...

Prior to colonisation Māori had their own effective legal, political and social systems in place to control water, waterways and water bodies. Although such systems varied from iwi-to-iwi, all Māori followed and adhered to the principles of tikan...

What does a cleanser do for your skin? During the day, grime, dead skin cells, oil, perspiration, and dirt can accumulate on the skin, clogging pores. This creates an ideal environment for bacterial growth and prevents the skin from functioning o...

The history of soap stretches back thousands of years, with the earliest recorded soap-making dating to around 2800 BCE. Ancient Babylonians produced a basic soap by boiling fats with wood ash. This early soap was used primaril...

Kawakawa balm has a wide range of applications and has been well studied as a natural treatment for eczema and psoriasis. Its powerful anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties make it highly effective at relie...

Worldwide The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 2007 is an up to date statement with international force that affirms that indigenous peoples are equal to all other peoples, while recognizing the right of all peoples to be diffe...