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Origin Earth NZ Origin Earth produces fresh dairy products from milks produced on biologically farmed soils. Healthy soil, Healthy plants. Healthy animals. Nutrient dense milk.

Origin Earth is a boutique dairy company based at the former Te Mata Cheese Factory at 393 Te Mata Rd, Havelock North. We produce fresh milk, pot set natural yoghurt and a range of hard and soft cheeses. Our company sources its milk from farmers who employ biological soil management practices. Through the Spring and Summer months we have fresh sheep milk products available. All Origin Earth milk and products are pasteurised, (not homogenised). To purchase our products visit our Online Shop or come and see us at the Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market at the A&P Showgrounds every Sunday 8.30am to 12.30pm.

05/11/2026

Our Sheep’s Feta is creamy, tangy and made for crumbling over roast veg. Sleeping Giant is the rich, melty star of any charcuterie spread. And our Yoghurt is thick, creamy and the easiest way to start your day right.

Can’t decide? Grab all three. There’s a spot for each one in your fridge.

Which occasion are you?

28/10/2026

Did you know you can Swap-a-Bottle at Origin Earth?

Bring your empty glass bottle back to our store and swap it for a fresh one. Local milk, less waste, easy as.

📍 Available in store, 293 Te Mata Road, Havelock North, or the Hawkes Bay farmers market

Not sure how to enjoy our hard sheeps cheese Sleeping Giant?
Here are a few simple, flavour‑forward pairings that bring ...
22/10/2026

Not sure how to enjoy our hard sheeps cheese Sleeping Giant?

Here are a few simple, flavour‑forward pairings that bring out its nutty, savoury depth, from roasted vegetables to crisp crackers, warm potato dishes and a touch of mānuka honey.

A bold, beautifully aged sheep’s milk cheese with tiny flavour crystals and a rich warmth that lingers.

13/10/2026

A viral chip‑charcuterie moment but make it Origin Earth.

Crispy potato chips layered with soft cheese, rocket, fig jam, pickles, honey‑chilli sauce and a generous snowfall of shaved Sleeping Giant.

Sweet, savoury, crunchy, creamy… and dangerously snackable.

Ingredients
potato chips (your favourite cut)
soft cheese (Camembert style)
1 handful fresh rocket
Te Mata Figs fig jam
pickles
honey
Sleeping Giant, shaved generously

Instructions
- Spread the potato chips out on a large platter or board, creating a base with lots of texture and height.
- Dollop or swipe soft cheese across the chips in a few spots so every handful gets a creamy bite.
- Add small piles of rocket throughout the board for freshness and a peppery lift.
- Spoon fig jam in little pockets around the chips - the sweetness balances the savoury cheese beautifully.
- Scatter sliced pickles for acidity and crunch.
- Drizzle honey lightly over the whole board for heat and shine.
- Finish with a generous snowfall of shaved Sleeping Giant over the top. Serve immediately and let everyone scoop, grab and mix their perfect bite.

Meet our Cheese of the Month: Sleeping Giant. 
A firm, beautifully aged sheep’s milk cheese, developing tiny flavour cry...
01/10/2026

Meet our Cheese of the Month: Sleeping Giant.

A firm, beautifully aged sheep’s milk cheese, developing tiny flavour crystals that give each bite a satisfying crunch. Nutty, savoury and full of rich warmth, it’s a cheese that lingers in the best way.

Perfect with roasted vegetables, crisp crackers, or a drizzle of mānuka honey.

24/09/2026

A bright spring yoghurt bowl made with Origin Earth’s Natural Pot‑Set Yoghurt.

Light, creamy and perfect for the first warm days of the season.

Ingredients:
Origin Earth Natural Yoghurt
Kiwi fruit
Thinly sliced pear
Nuts of your choose
A drizzle of honey or maple syrup
Chia seeds

How to make it:
Add a generous scoop of yoghurt to your bowl.
Layer with fresh kiwi fruit and thin slices of pear or apple.
Drizzle honey for sweetness.
Scatter toasted nuts and chia seeds for crunch.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

16/09/2026

Origin Earth milk bottled freshly in Hawke’s Bay and enjoyed by locals every day.

From the morning pour in our factory to the moment it’s picked up in store, every bottle is made with care and the same commitment to doing things properly.

Simple, local, and part of daily life here in the Bay.

Welcome to spring. The season of lighter meals, fresh flavours and simple everyday moments made better with Origin Earth...
09/09/2026

Welcome to spring. The season of lighter meals, fresh flavours and simple everyday moments made better with Origin Earth.

From yoghurt bowls to fruit smoothies, crisp cheese boards and fresh salads, here are a few ways to enjoy Origin Earth as the days get warmer.

30/08/2026

Baked Pink & White Terraces with Honey, Thyme & Hazelnuts.

Warm, melty, aromatic and perfect with crisp crackers.

Ingredients
1 wheel Origin Earth Pink & White Terraces
2–3 tbsp mānuka honey
2 tbsp toasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
2–3 sprigs fresh thyme
Artisan crackers, to serve

Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the Pink & White Terraces on a small baking dish or parchment‑lined tray.
Top the cheese with mānuka honey, toasted hazelnuts and a few thyme sprigs.
Bake for 12–15 minutes until warm, soft and lightly bubbling at the edges.
Serve spooned over crisp crackers. Add extra honey and fresh thyme if you like.

Save this Recipe for later and enjoy!

21/08/2026

Pop into the Origin Earth Shop and pick up your favourites. Freshly packed and ready for your table.

Perfect for grazing boards, easy dinners or a cosy night in.

📍293 Te Mata Road, Havelock North

Address

293 Te Mata Road
Havelock North

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 12:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 12:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+64274421008

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