Mānuka Honey Sparkling Water
Look below the surface and there’s always something more interesting. It’s not just the bottle, colour or unique Māori design, but the fact that it comes from New Zealand, Aotearoa which is renowned for being just about the purest place on earth. That’s why we only use the purest ingredients from selected suppliers that are certified sustainable. This approach enables us to live through one of our core values of kaitiakitanga — in Māori culture this relates to protecting and caring for the natural environment. Wai Mānuka is made by infusing mānuka honey with sparkling spring water and natural lemon juice with no artificial flavours or colours so you get the best of what nature intended.
Our Goal
Our goal is to take the finest of New Zealand, Aotearoa and offer it to the world. In New Zealand, mānuka honey has been used for centuries, including as a traditional remedy to enhance well-being. Today mānuka honey is enjoyed in various forms by millions of people around the world.
New Zealand’s spring water and natural lemon juice are other precious resources that aid in supporting well-being.
The combination of honey, water and lemon juice provide a refreshing and revitalising beverage for enjoyment on any occasion. Wai Mānuka is New Zealand’s premium beverage range that brings the best of these ingredients together and connects people to our culture, country and story.
As Māori, we have a deep spiritual connection to the people and land – Manaaki whenua, manaaki tangata, haere whakamua (If we care of the land, and care of the people, we will care for the future). Wai Mānuka is our precious gift to the world.
Meet the team: 3 Māori Boys Ltd
Lance Paora
Te Whanau-a-Apanui
Production & Sales
Lance is passionate about travel. He spent over a decade working on cruise ships all around the world. Lance has been a business owner and managed large-scale retail stores in the tax and duty free industry as well as furniture and manufacturing. After a long time away from home he returned to Whakatāne and now lives there with his whānau (family). Lance enjoys keeping fit through his martial arts, bike riding and gym training.
Wayne Atkins
Ngāti Porou
Marketing & Distribution
Wayne has always been driven to make the most of every day and to give back. He has a background in education having taught school children for the last 18 years. Prior to this he had a career in the hospitality industry and served in the Royal New Zealand Navy. Wayne and his family live in Whakatāne and he feels blessed he gets to raise his children in such a beautiful place. On weekends, Wayne enjoys spending time at the beach with his whānau and friends.
Joe Harawira
Ngāti Awa, Ngāi Te Rangi
Business Development
Joe has a background in sport with a focus on athlete well-being. He’s worked at the national level in both rugby union and rugby league and also founded a social enterprise to help youth flourish. Prior to this, Joe served in the New Zealand Army for seven years. Joe lives in Wellington but often makes the trip home to Whakatāne to see loved ones. He values healthy living, meditation and getting out into nature.