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The ilove brand has been created by a group of like-minded olive growers based in the Wairarapa. As a typical olive grove in this area only has 1,000 trees and does not provide sufficient quantities of oil to support an international brand, the majority of olive growers have banded together to create a company that can deliver an ultra premium olive oil to the North American and Australian markets.

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  Simunovich Olive Estate
 
 
49 Main Rd, Bombay, Auckland
Ph: 09 236-1020
Fax: 09 236-1029
info@simuolive.co.nz
 

Established in 1999 with 40,000 olive trees planted in 96 acres, we are the country’s largest privately owned olive estate. Our Extra Virgin Olive Oil is marketed under the Simunovich and First Press brands and includes lemon and garlic infused varieties. We also produce the Olive range of face, hair, body and bath care products manufactured from a unique formula held by the family for generations. The award winning Bracu Restaurant is located in an historic villa surrounded by lush olive trees with a gentle pathway leading to a lake and helicopter pad. Celebrity chef, Peter Thornley presents a spectacular menu of “simple food with a sophisticated twist”. The estate is also a tourist destination. Take a tour, to see our olive processing and body care manufacturing facilities.


Branka Simunovich, Owner
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  Akrotiri Estate Olive Grove & Accommodation
 
 

 

Akrotiri Estate was one of the first olive groves established in the Wairarapa and produces extra virgin olive oil, from over 1,000 mature trees - represented in over 15 different varietals originating from Greece, Israel, Italy and Spain. The oil is available for sale to commercial and private buyers. Two comfortable guest rooms, set in stunning, natural surroundings, are available on a Bed & Breakfast basis. There is a professional photographer on site who offers commercial photography solutions and guided photography tours.


  Amuri Estate Olive Grove
 
 
Hanmer Springs, Canterbury
  Hanmer Springs
Ph: 03 315 5059
amuri_estate@amuri.co.nz
 

Amuri Estate Olive Grove & Homestay is an established olive grove that offers Bed & Breakfast accommodation. Planted are varieties found in the Tuscany region of Italy including Spain and France. The grove comprises just over 11 hectares (26 acres). It's high alpine location, free draining soil, gently sloping land, and flowing spring-fed streams combined with its north facing aspect are the right ingredients for the unique character of Amuri Estate certified Extra Virgin olive oil.


Lisa Preston Mob: 0274 582 886 
  Aquiferra
 
 
2158 Maraekakaho Rd, Hastings, RD1
Ph: 06 874 9444
olives@aquiferra.co.nz
 

Located west of Hastings, our 650 trees were planted in 2003 in red metal lying above the Heretaunga aquifer. Leccino, Frantoio, Pendolino and Picual contribute to our gold medal winning blended oil and a row of Koroneiki, originally included as a windbreak, is also producing well. Our first large export order went to Canada in 2008.


Shona Thompson

Bob Marshall
  Cairnmuir Olives
 
 
119 Cornish Point Road, Bannockburn, R.D.2 Cromwell
Ph: 03 445 0920
info@cairnmuirolives.co.nz
 

Cairnmuir Olives is a small family owned grove at the foot of the Cairnmuir Mountains near Bannockburn in Central Otago. Established in 1999 the grove has been planted with nearly 1,000 of the renowned Tuscan varieties Leccino, Frantoio and Pendolino. The extra virgin olive oils are estate pressed and bottled and have consistently won awards in national competitions since 2004.


Stephen, Anna and Christopher Clark
  Fantail Grove
 
 
2485 Moroa Road, RD1, Greytown 5794
Ph: 06 304-7166
fantailgrove@paradise.net.nz
 

Situated in the Wairarapa, New Zealand, we are a small grove established in 2000, growing olives, hazelnuts, table grapes, and a little horseradish. We will ship throughout New Zealand


Richard Schofield, Owner
  Harewood Estate
 
 
West Bush Road, RD 8, Masterton
harewood@wise.net.nz  

Harewood Estate is an award wining grove of 400 trees located in the heart of the Wairarapa Valley. Varieties grown are Leccino, Frantoio, Pendolino, Picholene, Koroneki, and we are a trial grove for the new dwarf FS17.Visitors are welcome and can contact us through our website.


Paul & Suzie Adamson
  Kilrae Olives
 
 
51 Oak St, Masterton, Wellington
kilraeolives@xtra.co.nz  

Robin and Margaret Irwin established Kilrae Olives in 1996 on the outskirts of Masterton with plantings of mostly Barnea and Manzanillo. These have now been replaced by the Tuscan varieties, Frantoio and Leccino which seem to thrive in this environment. The oils produced have been of a consistently high standard and this year (2006) were awarded 2 gold medals with a best in class (intense) for their Tuscan blend of Frantoio and Leccino.


Rob and Margaret Irwin
  La Casa Toscana
 
 
55 Old French Road, Akaroa, 7581
Ph: 03 304 7355
info@lacasatoscana.co.nz
 

La Casa Toscana is home of the Best in Show 2009 Olive Oil Awards winner and other medal winning EVOOs.
La Casa Toscana is located on the outskirts of Akaroa, overlooking the picturesque Takamatua Bay. The olive grove was established in 2000 and produces award winning single varietal and unique blends of EVOO, as well as scrumptious table olives. The Manzanillo won the coveted Best in Show at the 2009 Olive Oil Awards and the Frantoio was judged Best Olive Oil by Grill magazine in April 2010.
La Casa Toscana products are used by a discerning chefs and are available online and at selected retailers.


Lionel and Gayle Sheridan
  Lusatori
 
 
448 SH63, Renwick
Ph: 03 572 7089
info@lusatori.com
 

Lusatori is a single estate olive grove located in the midst of the Marlborough wine growing region of New Zealand. The same conditions that produce the famed Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir produce outstanding Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Production from the 2400 tree grove is intentionally limited to a maximum of 5000 litres to guarantee quality and exclusivity to the genuine olive oil aficionado. Although not yet certified, the grove is managed following organic principles. In line with the philosophy, the owners of Lusatori are active members of the Marlborough convivium of the Slow Food Movement.


Sally & Roger Woolhouse
  Matapiro Olives
 
 
1739 Matapiro Road, RD9, Hastings
Ph: 06 874 3231
info@matapiro-olives.com
 

Matapiro Olives is a family-owned olive oil producer specialising in single estate, premium quality extra virgin olive oils. In 2000 the property was planted in 19,500 olive trees (traditional Italian, Spanish, French, Greek and Israeli varieties) on the banks of the majestic Ngaruroro River, 35km from Hastings, Hawkes Bay. Since the first harvest in 2004 Matapiro has become New Zealand's most awarded olive grove, having consistently won numerous gold medals and most notably Best in Show in 2004, 2005 and 2006 at the prestigious NZ Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards. Matapiro Olives is internationally recognised in the Italian sponsored "2007 Guide to the World's Best Certified Olive Oils."


John & Alison Arthur
  Misty River Gold
 
 
200 Midgley Road, Mangonui
Ph: 09 406-0767
mistyrivergold@paradise.net.nz
 

Misty River Lodge offers luxury chalet accommodation, with panoramic views of Olive Grove, Doubtless Bay and the Oruaiti River. Our Olive Grove produces boutique Extra Virgin Olive Oil named 'Misty River Gold' and is a blend of Leccino, Frantoio and J5 varieties. The Grove has had success in the ONZ Awards for the past two years and we are proud of our quality and ONZ Certification. Misty River Gold is available through our on-line store.


Joy & Matt Sloan
  Molive Gold
 
 
Cromarty Drive, Martinborough 5784, Wairarapa
Ph: 06 306 8596
 

Molive Gold is a boutique multi-award winning extra virgin olive oil. It is expertly blended from hand picked olives of several varieties grown on two sites in Martinborough, South Wairarapa.


Mike and Joy Cooper Mob: 021 472 794 
  Olea Estate
 
 
2007A Boundary Road, Featherston, South Wairararapa
charles@oleaestate.co.nz  

Olea Naturae (Oil of Nature) is a product of Olea Estate, situated in the town of Featherston in Southern Wairarapa, New Zealand. Framed by a picturesque view of the Tararua Range, the location is ideal for the production of a consistently high quality extra virgin olive oil, giving Olea Naturae its distinct quality and taste. We hope you will enjoy the Oil of Nature.


Charles & Kay Chinnaiyah
  Olives NZ - Nelson
 andrewf@clear.net.nz
  Oriwa Grove
 
 
224 State Highway 53, Southern Wairarapa
info@oriwa.co.nz  

Oriwa Grove is New Zealand’s home to quality extra virgin olive oil. Oriwa Grove is a small olive grove owned and operated by David and Rona Huggins and has been in operation since its establishment in 2000. The grove is situated in Southern Wairarapa and best makes use of the unique growing conditions produced in region to develop the groves classic Wairarapa Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The groves olive oil; Wairarapa Gold, best reflects the groves values, those being of high quality at affordable prices.


David Huggins, Owner Mob: 027 444 9000  

Rona Huggins, Owner Mob: 027 230 8047 
  Quail Ridge Olives
 
 
Matapouri Rd, Tutukaka, NZ 0153, Whangarei
  Tutukaka
Ph: 09 434 4323
Fax: 09 434 4325
carol@quailridgeolives.co.nz
 

Quail Ridge Olives supports a grove of 700 trees planted on terraces overlooking the sea some 30kms from Whangarei. We produce single varietals Koroneiki, Frantoio and Leccino extra virgin olive oil which is pressed in our own mill at the grove site.


Carol Dunlop Mob: 021 458 062 

Colin Dunlop Mob: 021 279 0017 
  Ruakokoputuna Olives
 
 
Ruakokoputuna Road, Martinborough
ruakok.olives@xtra.co.nz  

Ruakokoputuna Olive Grove is 15kms south of Martinborough and is home to multi award winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Since starting production in 2004 Ruakokoputuna Olives have consistently won awards in NZ and at the International Oils of the World competition held in LA. Visitors to the grove are welcome, by appointment via email through our website.


Mike Wilkinson & Wendy Fisher
  Simunovich Olive Estate
 
 
49 Main Rd, Bombay, Auckland
Ph: 09 236-1020
Fax: 09 236-1029
info@simuolive.co.nz
 

Established in 1999 with 40,000 olive trees planted in 96 acres, we are the country’s largest privately owned olive estate. Our Extra Virgin Olive Oil is marketed under the Simunovich and First Press brands and includes lemon and garlic infused varieties. We also produce the Olive range of face, hair, body and bath care products manufactured from a unique formula held by the family for generations. The award winning Bracu Restaurant is located in an historic villa surrounded by lush olive trees with a gentle pathway leading to a lake and helicopter pad. Celebrity chef, Peter Thornley presents a spectacular menu of “simple food with a sophisticated twist”. The estate is also a tourist destination. Take a tour, to see our olive processing and body care manufacturing facilities.


Branka Simunovich, Owner
  Telegraph Hill Olives
 
 
1279 Howard Street, Hastings, Hawkes Bay
PO Box 8952  Havelock North
FreePh: 0508 OLIVES
Ph: +64 6 878 4460
Fax: +64 6 878 4440
geoff@telegraphhill.co.nz
 

Telegraph Hill brings the true taste of the Mediterranean to restaurants, delicatessens and homes throughout New Zealand. Telegraph Hill produces table olives, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Gourmet Tapas products. Experience the taste at the Olivery open from 10-3pm Monday to Friday. Telegraph Hill Winner Hawke's Bay Emerging business of the year, Nov 2005.


Geoff Crawford, Director Sales and Marketing
  The Olive Grove
 
 
36 Sawmill Road, Robinson?s Bay, RD1, Akaroa
Ph: +64 3 304 5190
enquiries@robinsonsbayolives.com
 

Chris and Annette Moore
  The Village Press
 
 
Sileni Estates, 2016 Maraekakaho Road, Hastings, RD1
PO Box 8012  Havelock North
Ph: 06 879 8373
Fax: 06 879 8375
startup@thevillagepress.co.nz
 

The Village Press Olive Press is located at Sileni Estates Winery in the golden wine triangle of Hawke’s Bay. With supplier olive groves within minutes from the olive press, quality olive fruit are pressed soon after being harvested in a large centrifugal olive press and stored at the olive press facility. Olive Oil is packaged according to customers requests, in either dark glass bottles (250ml, 500ml, 1 litre) or Bag’nBox product format (1 litre, 2 litres , 4 litres). The Village Press Olive Oils are available New Zealand wide through all major Supermarkets and is exported to 10 Countries. Contract services are available at competitive rates for olive fruit harvesting, pressing, bottling & labeling.


Wayne and Maureen Startup, Owners Mob: 021 633-101 


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