Cuisine and wine

Kawakawa, a New Zealand native plant, commonly found in the North Island and the top of the South Island, is used in traditional Māori cuisine. Its heart-shaped leaves can be brewed into tea or dried for a peppery taste. It also has anti-inflammatory properties for rongoā Māori healing.

Horopito, the New Zealand pepper tree, is a plant with red leaves commonly found in the country's lush forests. It may be used as a natural preservative for food products and also has antiseptic properties. Horopito is a unique ingredient that is native to New Zealand and found in forests on the North Island and the top of the South Island.

Mānuka flourishes across Aotearoa's varied landscape. This unique flora infuses our wood-smoked ingredients and provides the nectar for our exquisite mānuka honey. The mānuka plant's diverse advantages include traditional medicinal uses with its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and its assistance towards ecological regeneration. Experience the many holistic benefits derived from the extraordinary mānuka plant.

Rewarewa, Aotearoa New Zealand's native honeysuckle tree, is prominent throughout the North Island and Marlborough Sounds. It reaches heights over 30 metres and bears striking red flowers that attract the tūī bird. The nectar from these flowers is used to make a rich, full-bodied honey with a deep, malty flavour, known for its antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties. Traditionally, rewarewa bark was used as a natural bandage to help heal wounds.