TarahinaHoney

Tarahina Honey: A Rare Luxury from the Chatham Islands. Discover Tarahina Honey, an exclusive gourmet range founded by classically trained chef and bee activist Kaai Silbery, crafted in one of the most remote places on Earth—the pristine Chatham Islands. This award-winning honey is produced by some of the world’s healthiest bees, thriving in one of only two remaining disease-free sanctuaries for honeybees globally. Named after the ancient Tarahina tree—a prehistoric species endemic to the Chathams—this luxury honey embodies the untouched beauty and purity of its homeland. Kaai Silbery, visionary apiarist and chef, pioneered Tarahina’s innovative freeze-dried honey range, offering a unique epicurean experience. From special reserve honey to gourmet seasonings, rubs, and sherbets, each product reflects the sustainable, wildcrafted flavours of this extraordinary environment. As a passionate kaitiaki (guardian) of the land, Kaai is dedicated to protecting the Chatham Islands’ delicate ecosystem. With 27% of New Zealand’s endangered species—including rare flora, fauna, birdlife, and marine life—the islands are a biodiversity hotspot. Through her work on her apiary in the Chatham Islands, Kaai champions sustainable beekeeping, ensuring the survival of these disease-free bees for generations to come. Her legacy is deeply rooted in family tradition—her great-uncle, a pioneering beekeeper, introduced the Italian honeybee to strengthen the lineage of the original black British bees brought to the Chathams in the 1800s. Today, Kaai continues this stewardship, balancing heritage with innovation to safeguard the islands’ future. Experience the luxury, sustainability, and cultural heritage of Tarahina Honey—available exclusively at Oyster & Moon, where the finest Māori and Pacific Islander craftsmanship is celebrated.