News & Tips

Here’s how buying local boosts our birdlife – and our human communities too. 

It's a special thing to read through an ingredient list on one of your products and be able to clearly picture the site where each was grown. Read more about the seeds and grains grown at Topflite's North Otago farms.

Rising in mid-winter, the cluster of stars known as Matariki represents a time of solemn reflection followed by a celebration of the present and a looking ahead to the future. We’re excited about this important new national holiday - and here’s a round-up of how people are celebrating around Aotearoa. 

“They’re a hard-case crew and absolutely great to work with,” says GM Greg Webster. “They knew what they wanted and just got stuck into it. There was no make-up artist, no reshoots and everything was kept as natural as possible. It really was a slice of life type of shoot.”

By now most people are aware of the obvious reasons behind the growing ‘buying local’ trend. However, buying from regional producers doesn’t just help decrease the environmental impact, sustain local communities, and bolster the national economy. It can be about just knowing your favourite products will be on the shelves when you need them.

We’re happy to report that testing times have provided a silver lining here at Topflite – we’re now on track to make almost our entire range of energy food here in New Zealand. This month the work started in on our coconut feeders…

Sad news of John Clarke’s recent passing gave the entire country a chance to celebrate the work, achievements and the wonderful humanity of the acclaimed satirist and intellectual.  One quote in particular caught our interest, and we just had to share…

Literally a bonanza of goodness, Bonanza Bars are handmade right here in Oamaru, New Zealand. Available now!