Kākāpō Distillery

Kākāpō Distillery was founded on three guiding principles: a love of Aotearoa, commitment to conservation, and a passion for crafting exceptional gin. Distilling in a traditional copper Alquitar still, their micro‑batch gins are forged with foraged and locally grown native botanicals, such as mānuka, kawakawa, elderflower, and pink peppercorn, to highlight Aotearoa’s unique flavours 

As the first B‑Corporation certified distillery in New Zealand, Kākāpō Distillery demonstrates environmental responsibility through sustainable packaging, energy reduction and recyclable materials 

Each bottle supports the critically endangered kākāpō: 10% of profits are donated to the Department of Conservation’s Kākāpō Recovery programme, aiding predator‑free habitat protection, bird tracking, health checks and chick rearing.

Based in Whangaparāoa with a strong community presence in Tāmaki Makaurau’s bar scene, the distillery also hosts “Stirred Down Chat” video events, offers cocktail masterclasses and corporate gifting options