South Lea Olives

South Lea Olives operates a grove near the northern bank of the Rakaia River on the east coast of Canterbury, New Zealand. They produce award-winning extra virgin olive oil, with olives grown, picked, pressed, and bottled locally to ensure natural acidity without chemicals. The oil is consistently checked and certified as extra virgin by Olives New Zealand. Their approach highlights the fresher, more flavoursome qualities of New Zealand olive oil compared to imports.