Chapel Grove - New Zealand Olive Oil

Cultivated in Kaipara Harbour, this New Zealand olive oil benefits from the unique ‘terroir' – a combination of sea air, land and water – of Chapel Grove’s estate which is specially suited to the cultivation of olives and is the secret behind the incredible lush flavours in our New Zealand Olive Oils.

Chapel Grove is a young estate which produces some of the finest quality cold pressed Extra Virgin New Zealand Olive Oil.

It’s a family affair, with two generations planting and staking then pruning and nurturing the small olive trees. Olive trees generally take five years to mature, yet the first crop can be picked two years after planting. It is then judgement day, a special moment after years of toil, planning, preparing the soil, planting, staking and pruning the young olive trees, the fruits of our labour can be tasted and enjoyed. Our oils are rich in colour, highly aromatic, complex and well rounded with distinct flavours of fruity, minty, grassy and crisp aftertaste of pepper or cinnamon.

Health benefits - rich in monounsaturated acids the health benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil are well documented – beneficial for those with a heart condition. Monounsaturated acids lower bad cholesterol levels and increase good cholesterol content. Other health benefits -  Phenols (antioxidant agents) reportedly destroy free radicals and thus slows down ageing of cells and lowers the risk of cancer. Oleanolic acid (approx 80% content of Olive oil) for nervous system development and strong bones in children. A great source of Vitamin E and Pro-Vitamin A.

“If you drank two tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil every day you get as many nutrients as possible and may stay healthy longer”. – Discussion of Olive Oil chemistry in simple terms by Guido Costa.

Come and visit the Kaipara to see the wonderful local birdlife and the cute Pukeko roam through the olive trees. Also, visit some of our local history at Matakohe Museum and other local places of interest. We are only 90 minutes North of Auckland – refer our page The Kaipara Harbour.