Blogs

Welcome to the Atutahi Blog — your source for stories, insights, and traditional wisdom around Māori wellness, native ingredients like kawakawa and kūmarahou, and the health-enhancing benefits of Aotearoa’s natural botanicals. Dive into the world of rongoā Māori and discover how these time-honoured remedies inspire every sip of our Atutahi drinks.

Kawakawa, Native Leaf

Kawakawa Calm: The Māori Secret to Natural Stress Relief

Feeling stressed? Discover how Kawakawa, the revered Māori healing plant, brings calm to modern life. Learn how Atutahi’s Kawakawa drinks can help you unwind naturally this season.

Sugar-Free Drinks

Low-Sugar Drinks That Don’t Taste Bland

Think all low-sugar drinks taste flat? Think again. Atutahi’s herbal blends prove you can enjoy bold, refreshing flavours without the sugar overload.

Māori Plants, Rongoā Māori

Supporting Māori-made brands like Atutahi isn’t just about what you drink—it’s about honouring culture, sustainability, and community with every sip.

Chutney

From Kai to Condiment: The Story Behind Atutahi Māori Chutneys

Journey through the story of Atutahi’s Māori chutneys — a delicious fusion of native botanicals, cultural heritage, and Aotearoa’s artisan food craft.

Native Leaf, Rongoā Māori

How Rongoā Māori Has an Influence on Atutahi’s Herbal Formulas

Discover the deep cultural roots of Rongoā Māori that guide every Atutahi herbal blend. Learn how traditional healing wisdom shapes each leaf, flavour, and formula—connecting nature, wellness, and Māori heritage in every sip.

Sugar-Free Drinks

Breaking Up with Sugar: How Kiwis Are Choosing Smarter Drinks

The Sugar Breakup That’s Changing New Zealand Sugar has sweetened our drinks, filled our lunchboxes, and energized our busy Kiwi days for years. But , we’ve seen a change. Across New Zealand more people are saying goodbye to sugar—picking drinks that not taste great but also boost their health. From parents choosing healthier lunch options […]

Kawakawa, Kūmarahou, Native Leaf

Kawakawa and Kūmarahou: The Māori Pair for Modern Health

Learn how two powerful native plants, Kawakawa and Kūmarahou, create harmony in the body. Discover their benefits and how Atutahi brings this Māori duo into modern wellness drinks.

Horopito, Native Leaf

Horopito: Nature’s Natural Anti-Inflammatory Secret

Horopito, one of Aotearoa’s most powerful native plants, is gaining attention for its natural anti-inflammatory and healing properties. Discover how Atutahi brings this ancient Rongoā Māori leaf to life in modern wellness drinks and chutneys.

Native Leaf, Rongoā Māori

Why New Zealanders Are Switching to Māori Herbal Beverages

New Zealanders are increasingly switching to Māori herbal drinks — discover why traditional botanicals are re-entering the wellness landscape, and how Atutahi leads the way.

Kawakawa, Native Leaf, Rongoā Māori

Kawakawa Tea vs Soda: Which is Better for You?

Kawakawa has long supported wellbeing in Aotearoa. But is tea or soda the best way to enjoy it today? Explore the pros, cons, and why Atutahi’s sodas make it easy.

Māori Plants, Natural Recovery Drinks, Rongoā Māori

Kūmarahou: Respiratory Health the Māori Way

Kūmarahou has been trusted for generations in Aotearoa as a natural cold remedy and lung supporter. Learn how this powerful Māori plant can help you breathe easier.

Native Leaf, Natural Recovery Drinks, Rongoā Māori

Looking for the best natural recovery drinks in NZ? Atutahi’s herbal blends with kawakawa, kūmarahou, and horopito offer hydration, muscle recovery, and antioxidant support – all with great taste and no artificial additives.

Native Leaf, Rongoā Māori

The future of New Zealand’s drinks is here—where indigenous ingredients meet modern wellness. Explore the beverage trends shaping 2025 and how Atutahi is leading the way.

Kanuka, Mānuka, Māori Plants

Kanuka vs Manuka: What’s the Difference?

Kānuka and Mānuka are two of New Zealand’s most treasured native plants, often confused but each offering its own powerful health benefits. Here’s what sets them apart.

Kawakawa

Kawakawa: The Digestive Superleaf of Aotearoa

Kawakawa, the superleaf of Aotearoa, has been used for centuries in Māori healing. Discover how it supports digestion, relieves bloating, and boosts immunity—plus how you can enjoy it in Atutahi’s refreshing drinks.