ABOUT US
Discover the essence of Kai Ora, a premier Māori enterprise renowned for harnessing the power of Aotearoa’s native forests.
With over a century of indigenous wisdom, we unveil the secrets of New Zealand’s prized Mānuka Honey, celebrated worldwide for its remarkable health benefits.
Embracing Kaitiakitanga, we uphold our sacred duty as guardians of the land. Through sustainable practices, we harvest and extract the potent properties of Mānuka and Kānuka trees, offering natural wellness solutions to global consumers.
With a vertically integrated approach, we ensure unparalleled quality control, from landowners to beekeepers to marketers.
Collaborating with Maori Operators in Te Hiku, we manage over 1000 hives, exporting over 30 tonnes of Active Mānuka Honey to discerning customers in Japan, Australia, Romania, France, and Switzerland.
Experience the legacy of Kai Ora—a testament to the purity and potency of indigenous Mānuka Honey, nurtured for your well-being.
OUR STORY
Kai Ora stands at the forefront of New Zealand's premium Manuka honey export industry, proudly 100% Maori Owned.
Rooted in tradition, beekeeping remains one of the oldest and most sustainable methods for extracting extracts from Mānuka and Kānuka trees.
However, our commitment extends beyond tradition.
We meticulously harvest and extract the therapeutic properties of New Zealand's Mānuka and Kānuka trees, delivering them to health-conscious consumers worldwide.
Benefit from our tightly knit integrated operation, bridging our landowners, beekeepers, processors, and marketers, guaranteeing meticulous quality control across our product creation journey. Discover the pinnacle of excellence with Kai Ora—your pathway to embracing natural wellness through the wonders of Manuka Honey. through Manuka Honey.
MEDIA & ARTICLES
Australian trade mission 'emotional' for Far North mānuka businesswoman
TE AO MAORI NEWS
Kai Ora Honey proud to participate in Trade Mission to Australia
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31 NZ business leaders join Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in Australia
NZTE
Kai Ora joins Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook at the Indigenouse Small Business Roundtable
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Kai Ora Honey Sauces Announced as a Finalist in the 2021 NZ Artisan Awards
SUPERMARKET NEWS
Hana Botanicals partners with Suzanne Hall to create new formulation
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Blanche Morrogh selected as a finalist for the fifth Ngā Whetū o Matariki - Matariki Awards.
MAORI TV
Kai Ora puts people over profit utilising technology to ensure its products are authenticated
RADIO NEW ZEALAND
Gate to the Globe: Follow the journey of Maori exporting and celebrate the unsung heroes of the primary sector
TVNZ
Kai Ora features in Kai and Culture Cookbook exploring Aotearoa's contemporary food culture.
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Blanche Murray wins Young Maori Business Leader Award 2017
SCOOP NZ
Northland iwi turns family pastime into multi-million dollar manuka honey operation