Parakai Honey
From Our Hives To Your Table
Derived from the most remote and breathtaking wilderness of New Zealand, Parakai Honey presents an exceptional line of apiculture—pure, precious, and meticulously crafted with heartfelt care. As a proudly 100% New Zealand owned and operated company, we are thrilled to share the liquid gold of our homeland with the world.
Our Philosophy
At Parakai Honey, we believe in the quiet, restorative power of nature to heal, nurture, and bring people together. Based in Auckland, our journey began with a simple yet profound passion: to share the health and wellness benefits of Aotearoa’s (the Māori name for New Zealand) purest honey with the global community. Specializing in premium Mānuka honey, we have curated a collection that spans from everyday wellness to potent, targeted healing—bringing the raw, natural majesty of New Zealand directly to you.
Our Heritage & Values
Our story is deeply rooted in the sacred principles that define us. As a company proud of our indigenous Māori ownership, we walk with intention, honoring tikanga (customs and values) in every aspect of our practice.
Kotahitanga (Unity): Drives us to collaborate with respect, harmony, and balance.
Kaitiakitanga (Sustainability): Inspires us to protect, preserve, and guard the environment through deeply ethical practices.
Tapatahi (Integrity): Ensures absolute transparency and fairness in every decision we make.
Auahatanga (Innovation): Empowers us to push the boundaries of what premium honey can achieve.
Whakaute (Respect): Guides us to celebrate cultural diversity and treat every individual with utmost dignity.
The Craft & Community
Our commitment to excellence seamlessly blends tradition with modern sophistication. We take immense pride in sourcing our honey from trusted, local apiaries and refining it within our state-of-the-art facility, where the world's highest food safety standards are strictly upheld. For us, luxury means responsibility; our footprint extends beyond the hive to include reusable, conscious packaging and support of devotion to our local communities.
Certification
We are committed to delivering the highest food quality and safety standards. We proudly hold an approved Risk Management Programme (RMP) - PHONEY913 - registered with New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), demonstrating our dedication to stringent food safety and regulatory compliance. Our RMP ensures a rigorous process for identifying and controlling potential hazards throughout our production. Customers can trust that every drop of our honey is produced within a world-class food safety management system.
Risk Management Programme (RMP)
Recognizing the importance of diverse dietary needs, we proudly offer Halal-certified honey, endorsed by FIANZ (Inc.). This assures our Muslim customers and those seeking Halal products that our honey meets the highest standards of Islamic dietary law. Customers can be confident that our Halal-certified honey is free from any substances or practices that are prohibited in Islam.
Halal Certified
We hold an official export license (#PARAKAI1), issued by New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries. This is a testament to our commitment that every jar of honey we export meets the stringent standards and requirements of importing countries. Backed by the New Zealand Government, our license provides customers worldwide with the confidence that our products are not only pure and natural but also fully aligned with international regulations. When you choose Parakai Honey, you’re choosing a company that prioritizes excellence, trust, and the integrity of New Zealand’s world-renowned honey.
Export
We're proud to display the official 'Buy New Zealand Made' license, a mark of our unwavering commitment to quality and authenticity. This prestigious certification signals to our customers, that our products are genuinely crafted in Aotearoa New Zealand, upholding the values of excellence, sustainability, and fair practice that New Zealand is renowned for. By choosing products bearing this trusted logo, you're not only supporting local businesses but also investing in the integrity and reputation of New Zealand-made goods.
Buy New Zealand Made
Unique Mānuka Factor (UMF™)
We are a proud licensee (# 3112) of the UMF™ quality trademark, the most comprehensive and internationally recognized quality assurance system for New Zealand mānuka honey. This independent certification guarantees the potency, authenticity, purity, shelf life, and freshness of our mānuka honey, assuring customers that they are receiving genuine, 100% New Zealand mānuka honey. By adhering to the UMF™ standard, we guarantee with confidence the superior quality of our products and reinforce our commitment to delivering the best mānuka honey experience to our customers.
What Our Customers Say
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"Seriously, where has this honey been? I have tried many varieties of the Arista Manuka Honey now, both in the 500g bottle and also the convenient snap packs. How does something so good for me taste so good? I actually feel healthier when I’m taking a daily dose. I love it, my children love it and my grandchildren love it!! Thank you!!" ---Paulette
Source: Google Reviews from Parakai Honey Limited
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"We absolutely love this honey! The snap packs are the best – super handy and perfect for the kids. They think it’s a yummy treat, and I love knowing they’re getting all the good health benefits from real Mānuka honey. It’s become a little daily must-have in our house! Thank you!" --Jordan
Source: Google Reviews from Parakai Honey Limited
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“Parakai Honey is my go-to for natural sweetness. Every jar is fresh, authentic, and full of care. A true taste of New Zealand that I happily recommend to friends and family.” ---Deepeh
Source: Google Reviews from Parakai Honey Limited