Matariki was celebrated as a public holiday for the first time in 2022, with Friday 24 June marked as a national holiday. This public holiday acknowledges the traditional Māori celebration of Matariki — a time of reflection, re...

Mānuka honey is widely valued for its soothing and restorative properties. Rich in naturally occurring bioactive compounds, it offers exceptional support for skin health. Antimicrobial Properties Mān...

What is Rongoā? Rongoā is the traditional, holistic Māori healing system. It draws upon the medicinal properties of native plants and integrates physical, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing. Long before pharmaceutical...

Kawakawa balm is an incredibly versatile natural remedy. Traditionally, Māori healers (tohunga and kairongoā) used the kawakawa plant directly from the bush for its healing properties, treating conditions such as burns, rashes,...

Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) Angiosperms, or flowering plants, are the largest and most diverse group of plants in the world. Below is a glimpse of some prominent native angiosperms found in Aotearoa. Kōwhai ...

Mānuka oil is an essential oil derived from the Leptospermum scoparium (mānuka) plant. The oil is stored in tiny sacs within the plant’s small, pointed leaves and is extracted using a careful distillation process, producing a c...