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Tasman Organics Te Awanui
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About
Tasman Organics Te Awanui, based in Appleby, Nelson, offers a diverse range of certified organic fruits, seasonal vegetables, and free-range eggs. Founders Karen Barks and Max Riley are committed to 100% organic principles and soil health.
Their Story
The journey of Tasman Organics Te Awanui began approximately eight years ago (as of November 2025) when Karen Barks and Max Riley, both formerly maths teachers, decided to embark on a significant lifestyle change. With a background rooted in growing up with gardening mothers who sustained their…
What They Make
- fresh, certified organic fruits
- fresh, certified organic seasonal vegetables (up to 15 varieties at peak season)
- free-range eggs
How to Get Their Products
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