It Starts with the Purest NZ Water & MGO 80+ Honey
At Parakai Honey, we’ve always believed that extraordinary products don’t start in a factory – they start in the land. For generations, we’ve sourced our award-winning mānuka honey from the remote, untouched corners of New Zealand’s North Island, where the mānuka tree thrives in mineral-rich soil, watered by the same pure rainwater and spring flows that shape this incredible country. This week, we’re pulling back the curtain on the two foundational elements at the heart of our next chapter: the purest New Zealand water, and our premium MGO 80+ mānuka honey.
Pure Water: The Lifeblood of Our Land, and Our Craft
New Zealand is a land defined by purity. A place where snow-capped Southern Alps feed crystal-clear alpine lakes, where ancient rivers carve through lush native forests, and where untouched spring water bubbles up from the earth, unspoiled and full of life. This is Pure New Zealand: a landscape so pristine, it doesn’t just take your breath away – it nurtures the very best of what nature has to offer.
For too long, water has been an afterthought in the world of premium food and beverage. But at Parakai Honey, we know water matters as much as honey. It’s the first ingredient in everything we craft, and we refuse to compromise on its quality. Our water is sourced from the most protected, untouched waterways of New Zealand – from the glassy depths of Lake Taupō to the rushing rapids of the Waikato River, from the hidden alpine springs of the South Island to the coastal waterways that wind through our own Kāpiti Coast. It’s filtered through ancient volcanic rock, enriched with essential minerals, and bottled at the source to preserve its unbroken purity. This isn’t just water – it’s the essence of New Zealand, captured in every drop.
MGO 80+ Honey: The Gold Standard of New Zealand Mānuka
If water is the foundation, our premium MGO 80+ mānuka honey is the soul. For decades, we’ve perfected the art of harvesting and crafting mānuka honey, adhering to the strictest international standards to deliver a product that’s authentic, potent, and unforgettably delicious. As a proud licensee of the UMF™ quality trademark – the most comprehensive and internationally recognized quality assurance system for New Zealand mānuka honey – we guarantee the potency, authenticity, purity, shelf life, and freshness of every jar we produce.
Our MGO 80+ honey is sourced from the remote, native mānuka forests of New Zealand’s North Island, where the trees flower for just a few short weeks each year. Our beekeepers tend to the hives with meticulous care, harvesting the honey at the peak of its potency to preserve its natural health benefits and rich, complex flavor. It’s 100% pure, with no added sugars, no preservatives, and no shortcuts – just the unadulterated goodness of New Zealand’s most iconic superfood.
The Next Chapter of Parakai Honey
We’re not ready to reveal all our secrets just yet. But what we can tell you is this: something new is coming to Parakai Honey. Something that stays true to our core values of purity, quality, and respect for New Zealand’s natural world. Something that we can’t wait to share with you.
Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing more behind-the-scenes looks at our process, more of the stunning New Zealand landscapes that inspire us, and soon – the big reveal. Until then, we want to hear from you: What do you think we could be making with the purest New Zealand water, our premium MGO 80+ honey, and the untamed beauty of Pure New Zealand?
