I grew up in a rural setting surrounded by nature and New Zealand native birds. I helped on the farm and was so in love with my surroundings, exploring the rivers and nature around me.

When I became a teen, my family moved to Auckland. I always had a deep longing inside to be surrounded by nature and trees; it was a hunger that I couldn’t satisfy. As I became an adult with my own kids I really wanted them to experience what I had grown up with.

My daughter’s allergies

I always wanted to be healthy but was never taught how, and so lived as many do using antibacterial and chemical-laden products, eating a diet that wasn’t good for me or my kids.

Becoming a mother was the most precious gift and but also the most challenging adventure yet. When you have a child, you discover a love you never