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The manuka tree (leptospermum scoparium) grows abundantly on the slopes of hills, at the edge of forests and in coastal areas.

Manuka is a native plant indigenous to New Zealand.

Since Maori arrived in Aotearoa (the land of the long white cloud - the name given by our ancestors to present day New Zealand) over 1,000 years ago, we have valued the many uses that this humble native plant has provided. Not only was it used for medicinal uses; it was also valued, once fire-hardened, as a fighting staff. [Tamahae a fighting chief of Te Whanau a Apanui was famous for his fighting prowess and his use of a manuka fighting staff. This weapon is held by a descendant of the Chief and has pride of place in their home in Te Kaha]

Manuka Honey comes from the nectar of the beautiful Manuka flowers found around the East Cape of New Zealand. Manuka Honey is renown for its healing properties and its rich distinctive flavour.