Our story
Grown, harvested and packed across New Zealand
LORA began in 2014 with a single family apiary in the Coromandel. Today we work alongside small producers across the country to bring their honey, skincare and native botanicals to the rest of the world — without losing the care that goes into every jar.
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Founded
46
Products
120+
Partner producers
38
Countries shipped to
Vision & mission
Our vision
To become a globally trusted trading company, connecting the world with authentic, premium-quality, and sustainably sourced products that enrich lives and inspire confidence. We aspire to promote ethical and sustainable trade, showcase the rich heritage of Sri Lanka and other premium sourcing regions, and create lasting value for our customers, partners, and communities through excellence, innovation, and integrity.
Our mission
We are committed to sourcing genuine, premium-quality products that meet the highest international standards, promoting ethical and sustainable trade, offering luxury and natural products, building trusted long-term partnerships, delivering exceptional value through reliability, integrity, and outstanding customer service, and creating sustainable growth and lasting value for our customers, business partners, and communities worldwide.
What we stand for
01
Traceable sourcing
Every product can be traced back to the producer and region it came from.
02
Small-batch quality
We work with small producers who prioritise quality over volume.
03
Sustainable packaging
Recyclable jars and compostable packaging on every order.
Meet the team
Kate Ngata
Founder & CEO
Marcus Lee
Head Beekeeper
Aroha Wiremu
Product Lead
Ben Carter
Operations