Aotea

Aotea Inspired by indigenous thinkers. Therapeutic skincare. Extracted, formulated, and bottled by hand on Aotea, Great Barrier Island.

At Aotea, we are committed to making high-quality therapeutic skincare products using New Zealand native flora that are all hand-made on Aotea, Great Barrier Island. We are inspired by mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) and this knowledge manifests itself in our range. Aotea is the Māori name for Great Barrier Island and it is here where we are from and where we grow the native flora we use (and extract their oils) and spin these into the products in our range. This is all done by our team on our papakāinga (land).

Aotearoa is known for its unique volcanic environment. Aotea is no exception and was formed as part of the Coromandel Vo...
16/02/2026

Aotearoa is known for its unique volcanic environment.

Aotea is no exception and was formed as part of the Coromandel Volcanic Zone around 15 million years ago.

Throughout the sand dunes at Whangapoua Bay, large deposits of pumice stone can be found offering as a distinct reminder.

Tuku Aroha. Give love.This month: purchase any Gift Pack, receive a Kawakawa Balm 30g on us ($18 value). For you, for th...
15/02/2026

Tuku Aroha. Give love.

This month: purchase any Gift Pack, receive a Kawakawa Balm 30g on us ($18 value). For you, for them, for whoever needs it next.

Shop Gift Packs now. Link in bio

Aroha lives in the everyday. In small gestures. In what gets shared without much thought.This February we’re keeping it ...
10/02/2026

Aroha lives in the everyday. In small gestures. In what gets shared without much thought.

This February we’re keeping it simple: buy any Gift Pack and receive a Kawakawa Balm 30g (value $18) on us.

For dry skin, tired hands, or whoever needs it next. Pass it on, keep it close, or tuck it in someone’s bag when they’re not looking.
Tuku aroha. Give love.

Port Fitzroy, thirty minutes from our farm makes it the closest stop for store essentials.
10/02/2026

Port Fitzroy, thirty minutes from our farm makes it the closest stop for store essentials.

Our Therapeutic gift pack is a perfect introduction to the Aotea range.
10/02/2026

Our Therapeutic gift pack is a perfect introduction to the Aotea range.

Our kind of Valentine hearts.
08/02/2026

Our kind of Valentine hearts.

AOTEA | Summer Nestled in the north of the island, Motairehe is where the first conceptualisation of our brand came to b...
23/01/2026

AOTEA | Summer

Nestled in the north of the island, Motairehe is where the first conceptualisation of our brand came to be.

Developed by popular demand, our travel size essentials mean you don’t have to compromise! Whether it’s a weekend away o...
22/01/2026

Developed by popular demand, our travel size essentials mean you don’t have to compromise! Whether it’s a weekend away or a trip overseas you can travel light with your favourite Aotea products.

Escape the rain this week into the warmth and sanctuary of our Commercial Bay Concept store.
18/01/2026

Escape the rain this week into the warmth and sanctuary of our Commercial Bay Concept store.

Strong sun, constant wind, little shelter. Mānuka thrives where conditions are harsh, producing potent antibacterial and...
06/01/2026

Strong sun, constant wind, little shelter. Mānuka thrives where conditions are harsh, producing potent antibacterial and protective properties.

Māori tohunga observed this resilience — how the plant’s relationship with challenging conditions created qualities that could heal, protect and restore.

In our latest Journal, we explore the bioactive properties of mānuka honey — from its antimicrobial action to how it naturally hydrates and nourishes challenged skin.

The perfect trio for healing to healthier skin.
06/01/2026

The perfect trio for healing to healthier skin.

For generations, Māori tohunga have paid close attention to the close relationships between environment, plant and hauor...
29/12/2025

For generations, Māori tohunga have paid close attention to the close relationships between environment, plant and hauora (wellbeing).


This raumati (summer), our Journal explores three native plants traditionally used in rongoā Māori — kawakawa, mānuka and harakeke — and the roles they have long played.

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Our Story

We are inspired by Māori history and culture. We make a range of therapeutic goods that are steeped in rongoā Māori (māori remedial medicine). We use Kawakawa, Mānuka, Kūmarahou and Harakeke which all have a rich history of remedial use by Māori (and also our own community and family on Aotea). We grow these plants ourselves on our papakāinga, Aotea Great Barrier Island, and extract the the bioactive on site. We aim to create opportunity and employment for our community. We are undertaking research into the healing nature of the flora we use, particularly Kawakawa and Kūmarahou. We look forward to sharing this with you soon. Mauri ora.