Kaingaroa Plant Lady

29/10/2026

🌿 A little behind-the-scenes mahi at Kaingaroa Plant Lady!

Busy making batches of calendula and kawakawa pani pani to take down to the national rongoā gathering this weekend.

There's something so satisfying about seeing all those little pots lined up, filled with goodness from the plants we love working with.

From growing and harvesting our herbs to infusing oils and making our pani, it's a process I never get tired of.

Looking forward to a weekend of learning, sharing mātauranga and connecting with others who share a love for rongoā Māori.

28/10/2026

Tiny F**K, big difference!

Absolutely love this kaupapa! Huge mihi to Nicole for sharing it with me.

Every day we give tiny F**Ks about so many things — our whānau, our communities, Papatūānuku, the environment and the world around us.

On their own, those little actions might not seem like much. But imagine if we added up all the tiny F**Ks we give. Together, they can make a HUGE difference!

It’s a beautiful reminder that we don’t have to change the whole world on our own. We just have to keep giving a F**K about the things that matter.

And how cool is it that these little reminders are made from upcycled plastic! ♻️ You can even get your very own Tiny F**K from Nicole at Nicole Upcycled_Plasticic

Now I want to hear from you!

What’s one tiny F**K you give?

Maybe you grow your own kai, pick up rubbish, support local, help a neighbour or simply show someone a little kindness.

No matter how small, it all adds up!

Share your tiny F**K in the comments. Let’s see how much of a difference we’re making together!

I’ll share more about this awesome kaupapa in a reel next week!

28/10/2026

A little glimpse into life outside the balm-making kitchen.

We're a family-run business, but we're also a family who loves getting outdoors, exploring, creating and occasionally doing absolutely nothing in a hammock!

One of the things I love most about running Kaingaroa Plant Lady is that it's woven into our everyday life. The gardens, the kids, the adventures and the products we make are all part of the same journey.

Thanks for being here and supporting our little business in the Far North. It really does mean a lot.

28/10/2026

27/10/2026

Halloween looks a little different when you live in a yurt in the middle of nowhere! 🎃👻

The kids have been busy transforming our little patch of paradise into a spooky wonderland, complete with skeletons, costumes and decorations scattered around the gardens.

Life at Kaingaroa Plant Lady isn't all herbs, balms and making products. There's plenty of family chaos and fun in between!

Anyone else getting into the Halloween spirit? 🕷️

26/10/2026

🌼 A little relaxing hammock time at the Forest Healing Festival!

Or if you were there you would know the hammocks weren't relaxing, filled with kids having the time of their life playing and running around the hammocks.

And check out my funky flower hat! I made it during the sewing course at Anō Anō, our local community upcycling space.

I love how all the different parts of my life weave together — growing herbs, making natural products, learning new skills and connecting with our community.

Feeling grateful for all of it.

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26/10/2026

Could I be Awanui's next Jam Queen?

Just dropped off my entries for the Awanui Day Chutney, Jam & Sauce Competition!

🌶️ Homemade chilli jam made with our own homegrown chillies.

🍊 Calamansi marmalade made using Uncle Pae's beautiful calamansis.

I absolutely love turning homegrown produce into delicious creations, and this is such a fun way to celebrate all the amazing things grown and made here in the Far North.

Looking forward to seeing what everyone else has entered!

I'll also be at Awanui Day on Saturday 7th November with all my Kaingaroa Plant Lady goodies.

Come along, taste the entries and cast your vote! Who knows, maybe I'll come home with a crown!

25/10/2026

Kia ora Kaitāia!

I'm Kath, the Kaingaroa Plant Lady!

I live off-grid in Kaingaroa with my whānau, where I grow all sorts of plants and herbs and turn some of them into beautiful natural products.

You might have seen me around town already because I wear a few different hats!

🌱 Kaitāia Community Garden – You'll usually find me there on Thursday mornings, 9–11am, getting my hands dirty, growing kai and connecting with our lovely gardening community.

Just for this week, I'll be there on Tuesday 9–11am instead, as I'm heading down to Tāmaki on Thursday for the Rongoā Nationals!

🧵 Anō Anō Mend & Make – You'll also find me here on Wednesdays, 1–4pm, helping people learn to sew, repair, reuse and get creative with textiles.

🌻 Kaingaroa Plant Lady – And of course, there's my little business! I make natural skincare, tallow balms, magnesium products and delicious cacao. You can usually find me at the Kaitāia Market on Saturday mornings, or pick up some of my goodies from Bali Boutique.

I'm also really excited to be completing my certificate in Rongoā Māori this week! It's been such an incredible learning journey, and I'm looking forward to having a little more time back once I've finished.

I absolutely love being part of our Far North community, growing things, making things and sharing what I learn along the way.

So if you see me around, come and say hello!

Kath x

www.kaingaroaplantlady.com

25/10/2026

Kia ora Doubtless Bay!

I'm Kath, the Kaingaroa Plant Lady!

I live off-grid with my whānau in beautiful Kaingaroa, where I grow all sorts of plants, herbs and medicinal treasures and turn them into beautiful, natural products.

I thought I'd pop in and introduce myself, as I'll be coming along to a couple of local events in November!

🌻 Awanui Day – 7th November

🌻 Twilight Market – 29th November

You can also usually find me at the Kaitaia Market on Saturday mornings, and if I'm not there, you can pop into Bali Boutique and grab some of my goodies!

You'll also find me getting my hands dirty at the Taipā Community Garden on Wednesday mornings, 8–10am, helping grow kai and sharing my love of plants with the community.

A few of my favourites (and yours too, judging by what sells! ):

🌿 Tallow Balms – My bestsellers! Beautiful, rich, nourishing balms made with tallow and carefully chosen ingredients to care for your skin. My calendula tallow balm is extra special, made with calendula-infused oil.

💜 Magnesium Balm & Spray – Super popular for tired, sore muscles and as part of a relaxing bedtime routine.

🍫 Cacao – One of our absolute favourites! We ethically source our cacao from the islands and grind it for 24 hours to create a beautifully smooth, rich cacao paste. It makes the most delicious chocolate drink, naturally containing magnesium and theobromine. A little cup of chocolate goodness!

I absolutely love growing plants, making things from scratch and sharing what I create with others.

So if you see me at a market, please come and say hello! I love a good chat, especially about plants!

You can also find all my goodies online at http://www.kaingaroaplantlady.com

See you soon, Doubtless Bay!

Kath x

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25/10/2026

Love evenings like this