Recently, there has been a renewed interest in indigenous ways of thinking. Even from a business perspective, it is increasingly recognised that indigenous frameworks can support more sustainable ways of living and working. To ...

Mānuka oil is an essential oil that contain the concentrated essence of plant compounds. For example, lavinool is a compound found in lavender, so the essence of lavender, its essential aroma, its particular plant agents, are found in distilled ...

In 2014, a severe storm struck Aotea (Great Barrier Island), destroying the island’s oldest kauri dam. The structure was more than 110 years old. While its loss was significant, the event renewed attention on the island’s h...

Kawakawa oil is a great oil with a lot of benefits, such as healing skin conditions, making digestive process run naturally, and sealing up wounds. Kawakawa oil is found naturally in the leaves of the Kawakawa tree, which is a dark green native s...

Tikanga is a Māori concept based around customary practices or principles. The word “tikanga" is a derivation of the word “tika” meaning ‘right' or 'correct.’ Ultimately derived from Proto Eastern Polynesia tika means ’straight, correct, right...

Māori histories of Aotea Aotea is the Māori name for Great Barrier Island, the 285 square kilometre island of perfect coasts, lush native forest and supportive, outgoing, friendly people. For centuries, it has been the tribal home of members o...