
Olea Estate
Olea Estate, established in the Wairarapa region of New Zealand, produces award-winning extra virgin olive oil using olives cultivated on its single-source estate. The company grows varieties including Picual, Frantoio, and Leccino, leveraging the area’s favourable soil and climate conditions. Harvested olives are pressed on-site within hours to maintain freshness, using dedicated equipment to ensure quality control and that it meets Olives New Zealand certification standards. Olea Estate’s oils have received multiple awards, including a gold award at the 2020 New York International Olive Oil Competition and recognition at the 2019 Olives New Zealand Awards. The business prioritises traceability and quality assurance, with a chemical authentication process confirming the oil’s origin and purity.