The skin is the largest organ in the body, which means we have to think carefully about what we apply to it. Any particles that are small enough to be absorbed through the top layer of our skin will ultimately end up in the bloodstream. This mean...

Kawakawa is one of the most distinctive New Zealand native plants. Māori healers (tohunga) and medical practitioners (kairongoā) traditionally used the kawakawa plant from the bush for its proven healing properties in a wide range of treatments s...

The contemporary Māori art exhibition ‘Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art’ which can be seen at the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki illuminates many different facets of Māori mythology. Using a blend of modern and traditional art, it provid...

Mānuka honey has a long history of use in skin treatment and repair. Its natural antibacterial properties make it both cleansing and restorative, making it an essential ingredient in effective skincare. P...

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...