Aotea, Great Barrier island is the sixth largest island in Aotearoa, however, holds approximately only 1,000 permanent residents. Consequently, the community is tight-knit and interdependent, concepts like whanaungatanga are incredibly prevalent. ...

Self-care is essential for maintaining overall well-being and promoting a healthy lifestyle. It refers to the deliberate actions we take to nurture and prioritise our physical, mental, and emotional health. Self-care through skincare is a popular ...

One of our most popular face creams is our Harakeke seed oil night cream! But why should we be using a night cream and what are the differences and benefits?  Night creams are specialised skincare products designed to be used during the nighttime...

As we head into winter, colder and frosty days call for warm, homey meals, and nothing hits better than homemade bread! Try our flatbread recipe which features our pure, raw mānuka honey.  Ingredients 235 grams High-Grade flour 7 grams instant y...

Here at Aotea we are inspired by Rongoā Māori, we hero kawakawa, kūmarahou, mānuka, and harakeke throughout our range of therapeutic skincare. These plants have long held significance in New Zealand's history, with their properties utilised not on...

We are extremely proud to announce our collaboration with Air New Zealand, our kawakawa balm and harakeke hand and body cream is featured in their onboard amenity kits. Leanne Geraghty, Chief Customer and Sales Officer, recognises the importance ...