“Natural products that utilise the goodness and taste of Aotearoa”
Rongoā infused food inspired by Māori healing traditions and natural wellbeing
Atutahi Natives – Founder Reni Wereta-Gargiulo
Rongoā Māori | Kawakawa Healing for Modern Wellness
When arthritic pain in her hands drove Reni Wereta-Gargiulo toward endless artificial pain relief, she turned instead to the wisdom of her ancestors. Reni rediscovered kawakawa, a revered rongoā Māori (traditional medicine) long used to alleviate rheumatic pain, heal skin disorders, and calm stomach ailments. Highly regarded for its versatility, kawakawa had served her tīpuna as a tonic and a balm.
Determined to heal naturally, Reni began testing kawakawa with different flavour accents and combinations. Alongside her partner, Andrew, she started harvesting premium raw materials to produce small batches and soon, demand grew.
Today, Atutahi Natives is a whānau affair. As the brand's popularity increased, Reni brought in family members to lend their passion and skill, ensuring every product honours the land, the tradition, and the hands that make it.
From arthritis relief to everyday wellness, Atutahi Natives offers authentic, ethically harvested kawakawa remedies – rooted in Aotearoa, guided by rongoā, and made with love by whānau.
Discover Atutahi Natives where ancestral healing meets modern, natural care.
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Artist Origins
| Ethnicity | Māori |
|---|---|
| Tribe/Iwi | Ngāti Ruanui, Te Ati Awa, Ngā Rauru |