
Letting the Mānuka Speak

Where to Find Mead in New Zealand (2025)

Matariki Mākete
Ameesha & Chelsea serving mead to the people at Matarki Mākete in Christchurch

Where Does Alcohol Come From?
If you’ve ever asked yourself what you’re actually drinking when you crack open a bottle, can, or box — this one’s for you.

What is Mead? A New Zealand Take on the World's Oldest Alcohol
Before there was beer, before there was wine — there was mead.

Rekindling Tradition: Mulled Mead for Matariki
As winter settles in and the stars of Matariki rise once more in the night sky…

ABOUT UNDISTURBED
Our Story
Living long and well is important to us. With a little one on the way and thinking of the future, we began searching for a healthier, eco-friendly wine.
A beekeeping friend introduced us to honey wine (mead), sparking the exploration of local honeys and botanicals that are both good for the body and sustainably produced.