A few years ago, Neil and Nicki chose to relocate to the banks of the mighty Waikato river, and under the gaze of sacred Taupiri mountain. It was clear that this land had seen and experienced a lot of hurt and grief in recent history, but they also sensed the deep hope and beauty that it has held since the beginning of time.

Since then, Neil and Nicki have been blessed by listening to and learning from this land and its people, embracing the joy of growing food for their local community, and reflecting on what it means to live as part of a holistic ecosystem.

And so, Awa Produce was born. With Neil’s decades-long expertise in agricultural science, Nicki’s strategic excellence, and a shared commitment to relationship-based approaches, this riverside orchard is overflowing with scrumptious kai while restoring balance and hauora.

Welcome. We’re so glad you’re here.