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From deep within New Zealand’s East Cape comes Te Ihi, a new premium wellness brand rooted in the land, culture, and Māori healing traditions of the Ngāti Porou people.
Crafted using generations of ancestral knowledge and sustainable practices, Te Ihi offers high-performance wellness products powered by mānuka – a natural resource uniquely tied to the region’s untouched landscapes. More than a product range, Te Ihi represents a legacy of community, resilience, and respect for nature.
Here, wellness is not just a routine. It’s a relationship with the land, with each other, and with the generations to come,” says Henare Walker, CEO of Nāti Growth.
All Te Ihi products use certified UMF™ mānuka honey, sustainably harvested by Ngāti Porou people on their land. A new, state-of-the-art extraction facility in Te Araroa is already creating local employment and supporting the long-term well-being of one of New Zealand’s most remote communities.
The brand name, Te Ihi, refers to life force, energy, and sacred vitality. It reflects the brand’s mission: to honour nature’s power and share the wellness potential of mānuka with the world. While mānuka is already known globally for its healing properties, Te Ihi offers a more holistic, culturally grounded approach to performance wellness, where healing comes from a deep connection to land, legacy, and community.
Te Ihi will officially launch in New Zealand on 24 July 2025, marking the beginning of its international journey. The United Arab Emirates will be its first overseas market, followed by Europe and other key global regions.
Product Range:
Te Ihi Mānuka Honey – UMF™ 5+ to 20+ certified honey for daily wellness
Te Ihi Mānuka Heal Gel – A wound gel with medical-grade mānuka honey and hydrocolloids to promote natural healing
Te Ihi Skin Heal – A beeswax cream with zinc oxide, native botanicals, and mānuka for barrier repair and sensitive skin
Te Ihi Pet Heal – A gentle, effective balm for minor pet wounds and skin irritations
Te Ihi Oral Spray – A soothing botanical mouth spray with mānuka and herbal extracts
TE IHI | FROM THE FIRST SUNLIGHT, COMES A NEW STANDARD IN HEALING
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