Aotearoa in 1800 was unequivocally a Māori world. Any reference to “New Zealanders” in the first half of the nineteenth century referred almost exclusively to Māori. At the beginning of the century, the Māori population was est...

Mānuka oil and tea tree oil are often mistaken for being similar, but they are in fact very different. Tea tree oil has long been a familiar household product, while mānuka oil is a relatively new and emerging industry. ...

As one of the lead producers of high-quality Mānuka honey, we know that the terms MGO and UMF on jars of Mānuka honey can be confusing for many consumers. In this post, we explain what these labels mean, why they exist, and how honey producers us...

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition characterised by the rapid buildup of skin cells. This accelerated cell turnover causes thickened patches of skin that may appear red, dry, itchy, cracked, or inflamed, sometimes ...

We see many people living with the skin condition eczema. Over time, some people become accustomed to it and forget how clear and comfortable their skin once felt. What Is Eczema? Eczema is a condition in which patc...

In the earliest moments of creation existed Io Matua Kore, the parentless one — the supreme, divine being who contained all potential. From Io flowed the essence that gave rise to all realms of existence, including ...