Posted on Sunday, 12 April 2026 - By Toni
Featured Brands: Weleda
Weleda has a long-standing presence in New Zealand, operating from Hawke’s Bay since 1955. Located in the foothills of Te Mata Peak, their New Zealand headquarters is home to both their production facilities and biodynamic gardens.
The brand grows many of the key ingredients used in its natural medicines and skincare products on-site, following certified biodynamic farming principles. This approach focuses on sustainability, biodiversity, and working in harmony with nature, without the use of pesticides or artificial fertilisers.
A particularly impressive aspect is the proximity of the gardens to the production facility. With only a short distance between harvesting and processing, the integrity and quality of the raw ingredients are carefully preserved. Their manufacturing processes also meet strict GMP pharmaceutical standards, ensuring consistently high-quality products.
During our visit, we explored the self-guided visitor garden experience located right outside the retail store. The garden is thoughtfully themed around the plants used in Weleda natural skincare and remedies, and it offers an engaging way to understand where their ingredients come from.
As we walked through, we found information panels explaining not only the plants themselves, but also Weleda’s wider approach to biodynamic gardening, soil health, and biodiversity practices. It felt less like a traditional garden and more like an immersive learning experience.
The kids especially loved seeing the fish in the pond, which added a lively and calming touch to the space. We recognised many of the plants from some of Weleda’s most well-known products. These included Oat (Avena Sativa), used in their Sleep & Relax Drops, Calendula, which is widely used in their baby care and eczema creams, and Chamomile, a key ingredient in the much-loved Weleda Skin Food range.
It was a beautiful reminder of how closely connected the brand is to nature, and how those ingredients are thoughtfully translated into everyday skincare and wellness products.

At Beauty Bliss, we are proud to offer a curated range of Weleda products to customers across New Zealand and Australia.
We have also recently launched the new Skin Food Super Eye Cream, a welcome addition to the Skin Food range. Known for its rich, nourishing formulas, the Skin Food collection continues to be a customer favourite, and this latest release is a natural extension of that lineup.
If you are already a fan of Weleda or looking to explore natural skincare backed by decades of expertise, you can shop the range online at Beauty Bliss.
@beautyblissnz If you ever find yourself in Havelock North, do yourself a favour and head to the @weledanz Visitor Shop & Garden and immerse yourself amongst the plants and herbs they grow right here in New Zealand for their many natural health and skin care products. #weleda #naturalskincare ♬ original sound - Beauty Bliss