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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...
Mānuka Honey is renowned for its antimicrobial nature and healing properties, however not all Mānuka Honey is the same. Mānuka Honey comes in a range of different strengths and it is helpful to match the right strength with the right application....
Pure, precious, natural Mānuka oil is a key healing ingredient in most of our range of natural health products. This wonderfully nourishing essential oil, rich in triketones and flavonoids is a natural powerhouse of antibacterial and anti fun...
Mānuka is a highly valuable plant for its use in rongoā māori, and historically it has had many applications. Some of these applications include:
A soothing and healing tea made from the leaves.
Mānuka honey
derived fr...
In recent years, there has been growing interest in the natural biodiversity of Aotea. Though Tiritiri Matangi and Hauturu (Little Barrier Island) are more famous for their conservation, there is an enormous clean-up effort on Aotea (Great Barrie...
A New Zealand native plant that is often overlooked is the mighty
kūmarahou.
Alongside its healing properties, kūmarahou flowers contain
saponins — natural surfactants that create a gentle
foaming lather. This allows...