Our Origins in the Mists and the Mountains… It is at this time of midwinter that we are especially reminded of our origins as a people. We are often enveloped by the mist, and always surrounded by the mountains in the valley of Ruatahuna where Manawa Honey is based. We are blessed to be operating…
At Manawa Honey, Tuhoe leaders of the past are an immense source of inspiration for us in times of the coronavirus. Te Whenuanui The First was one who, ‘in Tuhoe’s darkest hour’ after military invasion and subjugation, mobilised his people not just to survive, but also to build Te Whai-a-te-Motu, ‘a huge, entirely carved meeting…
Ingredients 1.5 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 egg 1¼ cup milk 1 tsp salt 1 tsp Pua-a-tane honey 3 tbsp butter (melted) Directions In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt Make well in the centre and pour in the milk, egg, melted butter and honey. Mix until smooth…
‘Optimism is true moral courage’. So quipped Ernest Shackleton, explorer extraordinaire of the early 20th century. Is this what we must all heed in order to survive Covid-19 impacts? Shackleton is famed for remaining optimistic against momentous odds when stranded in his exploration of the Antarctic region that started out in early 1915. His ship…
Absolutely delicious! Our Executive, Promotion & Production Marama made this beauty using our Tawari honey and apples from her uncle’s orchard, it was a total hit. Ingredients Filling: • 3 good-sized apples, peeled, cored & sliced • 2 tbsp Manawa Tawari Honey • 2 tbsp water Have a go and share…
In the photo, Momi at left takes time out from her research to relax with the staff outside the Manawa Honey office, Karioi White (Production Assistant), Kaahui TeRire (Executive, Markets & Projects) and Marama Huiarangi (Production & Marketing Assistant). Mahalo nui i kou hele ‘ana mai e kipa iā Momi and best wishes with your…
This is what Maisey Rika says about our honey: “The best honey is from Te Urewera e te Iwi (people) !!! So good 💚” Last week the beautiful Maisey blessed Ruatāhuna and our school with her presence. She was here to inspire and work with our students who enjoyed singing and composing with her. The school gave her some of our…
Manawa Honey recently ran a workshop as part of a school holiday programme for the local children of Ruatahuna. Manawa Honey CEO, Brenda Tahi facilitated a honey learning and tasting session for the children which focused on the 3 main types of honey that Manawa Honey produces – Manuka, Tawari & Rewarewa. It was a…
Tūhoe Tuawhenua Trust, the founder of Manawa Honey CEO, Brenda Tahi and Atamira Nuku gathered with others in dialogue during late January in Thailand. This visit covered indigenous knowledge being linked with global assessment of pollination and pollinators. Here is Brenda on a panel speaking at a conference on these issues. Find out more… …
Here are some articles published Mongabay on the Tuawhenua Trust, founder of Manawa Honey… A Maori community lends on tradition to restore it’s forest What makes a healthy forest? Maori knowledge has some answers Maori community reconnects youth with their ancestral forests Mongabay.com is the world’s most popular rainforest information site and a well-known source of…
