LOWER NORTH ISLAND, NZ
LOWER NORTH ISLAND, NZ
At Tararua Treasures & Treats, we’re committed to making thoughtful choices — big and small — to run our business in a way that’s kinder to the environment. Every step we take is about reducing our footprint and doing our part to care for the land that supports us.
Sustainability is part of how we do things — keeping it simple, practical, and close to the land.
We’re proud to stock and serve certified organic A2 milk from Udderly Organic — produced right here in the Manawatū by a family passionate about sustainable farming and quality nutrition.
Their milk comes from organically raised cows and is bottled in reusable glass bottles, helping to reduce single-use plastic waste. Customers can enjoy fresh, farm-produced milk while supporting a local business that values animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and regenerative farming practices.
By choosing local organic milk, we help reduce food miles, support New Zealand farming families, and encourage a more sustainable food system for future generations.
Our drinks are served in compostable cups and lids to help reduce waste, because caring for the environment starts with everyday choices.
Our used coffee grounds don’t get thrown away — they’re added to our vegetable garden and compost, returning valuable nutrients to the soil and helping things grow.
It’s a small, old-fashioned cycle: use it, return it to the earth, and let it do good again.
Fresh, local produce sits at the heart of our ice cream.
Our real fruit ice cream begins with local fruit — blended fresh for every serve — because keeping ingredients close to home matters. Using locally grown produce helps cut down food miles, meaning less transport, lower emissions, and a lighter footprint on the environment.
Every scoop is part of a simple, practical cycle: support nearby growers, use fruit in season, and reduce unnecessary waste while delivering real flavour. It’s ice cream made with the land in mind — fresh, honest, and kinder to the environment from paddock to cup.
There’s something special about clothing that’s already had a story — and we believe good things deserve to be worn, loved, and passed along, not thrown away.
Each year, huge amounts of textiles end up in landfill, even though many garments still have plenty of life left in them. By choosing pre-loved clothing and shoes, we help keep quality fabrics in use, reduce environmental waste, and slow the cycle of throwaway fashion.
It’s a simple, country-minded way of caring for the land — wear it well, pass it on, and let every piece keep doing what it was made to do.
Sustainability is about more than caring for the environment — it’s also about supporting the people and communities around us.
At Tararua Treasures & Treats, we actively choose to work with local suppliers, growers, makers, and small businesses wherever possible. From locally produced organic milk and seasonal fruit to New Zealand-made products and community collaborations, every purchase helps support local families and strengthens our regional economy.
We believe that keeping dollars local creates stronger communities, reduces unnecessary transport, and helps small businesses thrive. By choosing local, we’re helping build a more resilient future while offering our customers quality products with a genuine connection to the people who produce them.
Whether you’re enjoying a coffee, a real fruit ice cream, browsing our pre-loved treasures, or supporting one of our local suppliers, you’re helping create positive impacts that extend far beyond our shop doors.
It’s our way of doing business — community-focused, environmentally conscious, and proudly local.
