Ongare Point Organics
About
Ongare Point Organics, a certified organic orchard in Ongare Point, Western Bay of Plenty, is run by Arthur and Annamarie Dixon. They grow diverse fruits and nuts like avocados, macadamias, citrus, and feijoa, bringing super-fresh produce to markets like Grey Lynn.
Their Story
Arthur and Annamarie Dixon founded Ongare Point Organics after purchasing Pottsbury Farm, a 4-hectare organic orchard, in 2015. Before becoming growers, Arthur was a mechanical engineer and Annamarie taught performing arts in Auckland. They had always "dabbled in gardening" and were active in their…
What They Make
Certified organic fruits and nuts including: Avocados (Bacon, Fuerte, Hashimoto, Hass, Lamb Hass, Mexicola Grande, Pinkerton, Reed varieties), Citrus (Lemons, Limes, Oranges), Feijoa, Casimiroa, Cherimoya, Misi Luka bananas, Japanese raisin tree, Walnuts, and Macadamia nuts (cracked with shell). They also support and sell produce from smaller local organic growers.
How to Get Their Products
Direct delivery to your door, available at Grey Lynn Farmers Market (Sunday mornings), Hamilton Farmers Markets (Sunday mornings), and through various organic retailers and wholesalers nationwide (e.g., Commonsense, Huckleberry, Naturally Organic, Taste Nature, Countdown Supermarket, Cornucopia Organics, IE Produce, Wholeheart, The Farm Shop, Katikati Fresh).