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– A Unique Geological System
Scientific basis: According to the report, the Heretaunga Plain aquifer was formed over the past 250,000 years through successive layers of river sediments and volcanic pumice.
Our water source is not just ordinary groundwater—it is the result of 250,000 years of geological evolution, composed of alternating permeable coarse gravel layers and impermeable fine sand layers. Each drop has passed through nature’s rigorous, multi-layered filtration system, ensuring unparalleled purity that no artificial method can replicate.
– Naturally Rare and Valuable
The aquifer naturally flows to the surface under pressure, requiring no pumping. This flowing artesian spring status is not only energy-efficient but also carries strong natural value, symbolizing vitality and purity. It represents a rare and highly marketable resource.
– Guaranteed Protection from Contamination
Scientific basis: The report identifies a postglacial marine confining layer—up to 30 meters thick—situated above the aquifer.
This impermeable geological cap acts as a robust natural barrier, fully isolating the deep groundwater from surface activity and preventing contamination from surface runoff or agricultural impact. As a result, our water source is biologically secure from the origin, ensuring the highest level of product safety and purity.
– New Zealand’s Highest-Value Water Body
The Heretaunga Plain aquifer is the largest groundwater resource in Hawke’s Bay and has been officially recognized by New Zealand’s Ministry for the Environment as a national water body of the highest economic value.
As a strategic water source regulated under the Resource Management Act (RMA), it is continuously monitored and protected by the New Zealand government, with strict limits on extraction. This provides both legal and environmental assurance—ensuring long-term sustainability and investment security.
