Miraka Limited

22/09/2025

Kua hinga te totara.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the whānau and people of Ngāti Tūwharetoa on the passing of Paramount Chief, Te Ariki, Sir Tumu Te Heuheu.

02/09/2025

Kia ora tātou katoa | Greetings everyone,

On Monday, we shared the Miraka Board’s announcement that we have been sold to Open Country

Thank you for the messages of support.

We know the news is still sinking in across our Miraka whānau of kaimahi staff, farmer suppliers, customers, vendors and our local community.

Sudden change of this scale can bring a range of different feelings and emotions for people.

We wish to acknowledge everyone at this time.

Miraka was established upon a Te Ao Māori worldview, caring for people and our natural environment as best we can.

Our founding values, which include Integrity and Tikanga (the way in which we conduct ourselves) have always guided our conduct and will continue to do so.

They shape how we move forward through this transition and how we welcome the Open Country whānau into our community in the appropriate way, with respect for people foremost.

We remain proud of what together we’ve achieved. We are hopeful for what lies ahead of us all and look forward to working with the Open Country Dairy team on the way forward.

Thank you for your ongoing support. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa.



Open Country

31/08/2025

!!! An Important Announcement - Miraka Announces Sale to Open Country Dairy.

Kia ora tātou,

We’re sharing some significant news about the next chapter in our journey.

Miraka has announced an agreement under which Open Country Dairy would acquire 100% of the company.

The sale brings together Miraka’s high-quality New Zealand milk, established supplier base and customer relationships with Open Country Dairy’s scale, network, and global market reach.

For farmers, customers, and kaimahi staff, day-to-day operations continue as usual. Milk supply contracts remain in place, processing stays in Mokai, and service and product quality are unchanged.

Board Chair Bruce Scott says, “There is a lot to be proud of for Miraka over the past 15 years, having grown to become New Zealand’s second largest Māori-owned exporter. However, there are significant challenges that come with being a standalone regional processor operating in a global market. Under Open Country Dairy’s ownership, our Miraka whānau will be part of a strong NZ-owned network serving the global dairy market.”

Miraka will continue to operate its current name and brand in the market and will work closely with our suppliers, kaimahi, customers, key stakeholders and local community to ensure a smooth transition and long-term benefits for our community.

You can read our statement here:
https://www.miraka.co.nz/post/media-statement-miraka-announces-sale-to-open-country-dairy

13/08/2025

Why not tune in at 1-00pm today 14 Aug, during your lunch break, to watch this 20min Rural Delivery TV episode about Wairarapa Moana and their award winning Farm #4 near Mangakino.

This is a shinning example and model of best practice combining Western science and mātauranga Māori to create a highly successful farming operation.

Watch it for free, today at 1-00pm on SKY Open. There's an episode about us as well in the same slot.

05/08/2025

This is a shout-out to the Ecogas whānau for their kaitiakitanga efforts and winning a global biogas industry award!

Kaitiakitanga (care of the natural environment/resources) is one of our core values.

We partner with the EcoGas team at Reporoa, who transform food and organic waste into things like clean energy and biofertiliser, instead of it going into landfill – how awesome is that?

EcoGas won the coveted ‘AD Hero of the Year’ at UK 2025 AD and Biogas Industry Awards held in Birmingham, UK.

‘AD’ stands for anaerobic digestion. Their award recognises global excellence in AD and the biogas sector.

Congratulations Ecogas

It was an incredible honour for Ecogas to be named AD Hero of the Year at the AD & Biogas Industry Awards 2025 🌱💚

Thank you to The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) and the World Biogas Association, and a special thanks to Future Biogas Limited for sponsoring this category.
We're proud to represent Aotearoa and celebrate the power of circular innovation on the global stage.

31/07/2025

Today marks our 14th production anniversary!

Pictured 'back in the day' is our small team who rolled out our first consignment of whole milk powder for export on 1 August 2011.

We've stuck to our values & knitting, diversifying to create the premium UHT, frozen milk concentrate, specialty powders and frozen cream products for our global customers.

We couldn't do this without the support of our shareholders, milk suppliers, kaimahi staff, customers and community - thank you all / ngā mihi ki a koutou katoa. Hari huritau / happy birthday e te whānau o Miraka!

30/07/2025

This is our lane .......embracing innovation, technology and kaitiakitanga to create high-value, premium dairy products for the world, using the nutrient rich milk produced by our grass-fed cows.

We look forward to joining this Agritech New Zealand forum on 21 August.

Tickets and event info available here:
https://events.humanitix.com/agritech-unleashed-waikato-2025




Agritech New Zealand

28/07/2025

Calling our farmer suppliers & rural community in the beautiful Bay of Plenty region - mark your calendars..... and come along to one of the Rural Support Trust- Bay of Plenty 'Brunch on Us' events. A great opportunity to catch-up over some kai!



Rural Support Trust- Bay of Plenty

Brunch on Us – Across the Bay of Plenty!

Farmers, growers, beekeepers, rural contractors – this one’s for you.

Rural Support Trust Bay of Plenty, together with our incredible sponsors, invites you to Brunch on Us – a relaxed, pan-sector event series for anyone working in our rural industries.

Running from 13 August to 12 September, these drop-in brunches are a chance to take a breather, share a cuppa and a bite, and connect with others who get the unique challenges of life on the land.

No need to RSVP – just pop in anytime between 10.30am and 12.30pm. There are no speeches or presentations – just a warm welcome and good people from across the sector.

These events are a collaborative effort – made possible thanks to the generous support of our local sponsors who are right there alongside you.

We are rural support, together.

Fonterra
Farm Source Bay of Plenty
FMG
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
DairyNZ
PAK'nSAVE Whakatane
Open Country
Ministry for Primary Industries
Miraka Limited
Kaimai Eggs
Seeka
Power Farming Bay of Plenty

Check out the poster below for dates and locations near you!