Meet Maggie - She uses this everyday for her knees and now walks everyday.

After years of developing different muscle balms, one formula consistently stood above the rest.

Our Kawakawa Hemp Muscle Rub has become our most requested product and is often chosen by customers experiencing arthritis, joint stiffness and ongoing muscle tension.

Because of this, we’ve decided to focus on what works best.

This is now the only Kawakawa Muscle rub produced by Raiha Rongoā.

Blending traditional Māori rongoā kawakawa with nutrient-rich hemp oil, this balm is designed to support natural comfort, recovery and everyday movement. Many customers apply it after physical work, training, or to help settle tight, aching joints.

Rather than offering multiple versions, we now dedicate our care and consistency to this single trusted formulation so every jar delivers the same reliable quality.

Free from harsh synthetic ingredients and made in small batches in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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A few updates - and a thank you to all our customers.

Kawakawa - Simplicity that works

  • Kawakawa Balm

    From red, and irritated to calm and healthy.

    Kawakawa adds Value to his day to day living.

    Kawakawa Balm 

  • Review Aimee M

    I had really bad skin along my chin because of having to wear a mask as I’m a nurse. It healed it in a week after trying everything else. An incredible nature product.

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  • What is Kawakawa?

    Kawakawa (Piper excelsum) is a native plant of New Zealand, known for its heart-shaped leaves and traditional use in Māori medicine (rongoā). Its leaves are rich in bioactive compounds with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and soothing properties.

    Kawakawa Balm 

  • New Stockist ALERT

    We’re excited to share that our products are now stocked at IE Produce, the organic and specialty store in Takapuna!

    I E Produce Certified Organic Store 

  • I E Produce

    Pop in to support local and pick up your KAWAKAWA BALM to help support any eczema or skin irritation 🌿🛒

  • Our whole range is available in 30g,50g and 100g.

    1 Barrys Point Rd, Takapuna

    Open daily 8.30 - 6pm

HEY...I found Pounamu(Greenstone) in my balm!

YES... that's right. It's Raiha's choice to add a small little gift of pounamu to each, or most balms. This is our way of connecting energy from us to the receiver. Often our balms are purchased as gifts, so this is a beautiful addition to our balms.

Pounamu is a gift from us to you.

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Kawakawa balms Colllection

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Who is Raiha Rongoa

I am 11 years old and have been making and creating rongoā for 5 years now.

I have been going to hui (meetings), wananga(a place of learning) and the ngahere(forest) with my whānau(my family) making rongoā to share with friends and family.

We are so excited to share our rongoā with you.

Discover the Magic of Māori Rongoā with Raiha1

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Listen to what my Nanny Tui says about our Kawakawa Muscle Rub