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Conscious Valley
Established · 15 signalsbutcher
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Conscious Valley

5.0(3 reviews on Google)

Conscious Valley is deeply rooted in the Ohariu Valley, where the family has been farming sheep and cattle for six generations under the farm name Huiawa. Winner (for Thick Cut Loin Chops), dish Hero Ingredient Champion (2025) · Award Winner, New Zealand Food Innovation Network Emerging Business (2025)

“Seriously good produce, I bought the lamb pie and loin chops. Needless to say , I had to go back to buy the same again as I ate every thing for breakfast! The lamb pie crust is amazing too, its…” — Maisie Mao · “The loin chops were absolutely delicious………BUT……the lamb pie that I got this morning is to die for…..” — Aaron Mao

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Their Story

Conscious Valley is deeply rooted in the Ohariu Valley, where the family has been farming sheep and cattle for six generations under the farm name Huiawa. Hamish Best, born and raised in Wellington, returned to run the farm after spending ten years advising farmers in Hawke's Bay and Australia. He…

What They Make

  • Beef Mince
  • Eye Fillet Steak
  • Beef Schnitzel
  • Flat Iron Steak
  • Sirloin Steak
  • Scotch Fillet
  • Thick Cut Loin Chops (4 per pack)
  • Half-lamb box
  • Diced Leg meat (500g)
  • Gift Cards

Awards & Recognition

  • dish Hero Ingredient Champion — Winner (for Thick Cut Loin Chops)(2025)
  • New Zealand Food Innovation Network Emerging Business — Award Winner(2025)
  • Zanda McDonald Award — Finalist (Hamish Best)

How to Get Their Products

Direct Sales

184 Takarau Gorge Road, Ohariu, Wellington 6037, New Zealand

Online ordering with delivery (Wellington region, orders close Monday midday for Friday drop-off); Click-and-collect (Free pick-up at Wellington Harbourside Market); Farmers Market (Wellington Harbourside Market, every Sunday 7am-12pm, next to the footpath on Cable Street); Subscription boxes (implied); Wholesale supply to local restaurants.

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