Rewarewa Honey

Rewarewa Honey 500g – Manuka’s Dark, Kiwiana Cousin

Our Rewarewa (NZ honeysuckle) honey is a dark, smooth native honey gathered by our bees from towering rewarewa trees on our whenua. Fans tell us it’s "absolutely delicious" and often becomes their "favourite honey" – a richer, everyday alternative to Mānuka that sticks to your throat beautifully and feels like a hug from the ngahere.

Why you’ll love it

• "Absolutely delicious" taste – a smooth, caramel-like native honey that Rewarewa lovers call "best in class" and their "favourite honey".
• Gentle Mānuka alternative – many customers try Rewarewa as "a change from Mānuka" and are glad they did, loving how it feels on the throat.
• Whānau‑friendly – loved by "me and the kids" alike; perfect on toast, porridge, yoghurt and in smoothies.
• Authentic Kiwiana in a jar – a darker, stronger NZ native honey that turns your everyday cuppa into a "real NZ" moment.
• Naturally antioxidant‑rich – darker honeys like Rewarewa are known to contain higher levels of antioxidants, supporting your daily wellness rituals.
• From Māori land, with aroha – every jar is a taonga from our whenua, gathered by bees we care for as kaitiaki, and blessed through our rongoā practice.

Taste & how to enjoy it

Taste
Rewarewa is a dark, full‑bodied honey with a smooth, toasty sweetness and a lingering, velvety feel on the throat. If you enjoy Mānuka but want something a little more "Kiwiana" and dessert‑like, this is for you.

How to enjoy it
– Stir into your morning tea or lemon water for a richer, native twist.
– Drizzle over porridge, pancakes, fruit or yoghurt for the kids.
– Spread thickly on hot toast or fresh bread.
– Take straight off the spoon as a comforting evening ritual.

"Thought I would try Rewarewa honey as a change from Mānuka honey and I'm glad I did, it is absolutely delicious." – Whenua customer

Dark native honey, naturally supportive

Rewarewa is one of Aotearoa’s darker honeys. Darker varieties are known to be naturally rich in antioxidants, which help your body to combat everyday oxidative stress. Our Rewarewa is raw and minimally processed – just filtered and poured – so you’re getting it as close to the hive as possible.

Honey with heart & whakapapa

Whenua Honey & Healing is a Māori whānau business rooted in rongoā and kaitiakitanga. Our hives sit on whenua that holds our stories and our ancestors.

Every jar of Rewarewa honey represents:

• Our bees working in harmony with the ngahere.
• Our commitment to caring for land, water and taiao.
• A continuation of traditional healing practices, blessed through karakia.

When you choose this honey, you’re not just buying something sweet – you’re supporting Māori landowners, traditional knowledge and a way of caring for people and Papatūānuku.

FAQs

Is Rewarewa like Mānuka?
Rewarewa is also a native NZ honey, but with a smoother, caramel‑like flavour. Many of our customers use both – Mānuka for its strong, medicinal profile, and Rewarewa as their everyday favourite on toast and in tea.

Is this safe for kids?
Like all honey, it’s not suitable for children under 12 months. For older tamariki, Rewarewa is a beautiful everyday honey they tend to love on porridge, toast and in warm milk.

Is your honey raw?
Yes. Our Rewarewa is gently filtered and never pasteurised, to preserve its natural flavour, colour and properties.