Your Local Home for Organic Health and Eco Living

Putiputi Ra Organics has been part of the Whangarei neighbourhood for over 10 years, with an in-store naturopathic clinic, bulk organic groceries, and a genuine passion for helping the community feel well.

In Store

  • Organic produce and bulk bins
  • In-store naturopathic clinic
  • Eco-friendly household products
  • Local, community focused service

Why Whangarei Shops With Us

Naturopathic Clinic

Book a consultation with our in-store naturopath, herbalist and homeopath, Fiona Miller.

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Our Specialties

Friendly, community-minded service backed by qualified naturopaths, herbalists and a genuine love of real food.

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Brands We Carry

A hand-picked range of natural health, skincare and eco brands, chosen for quality, not just packaging.

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Latest From the Blog

Eating With the Seasons: A Naturopath’s Guide to Whangarei Produce

Eating with the seasons isn’t a new idea, it’s basically how everyone ate before supermarkets made every fruit and vegetable available year-round. There’s a good reason to bring some of that thinking back into your kitchen.

Why seasonal actually matters

Produce picked closer to its natural season tends to be fresher, more nutrient-dense, and simply tastes better. It’s also usually cheaper, since it hasn’t travelled as far or spent as long in storage before reaching the shelf.

What’s worth stocking up on through winter

Look for kumara, pumpkin, leeks, broccoli and citrus. These are the vegetables and fruits doing the heavy lifting nutritionally at this time of year, and they’re exactly the kind of produce that shows up fresh and local on our shelves through the colder months.

Spring and summer bring their own strengths

As the weather warms up, lighter foods like leafy greens, berries and stone fruit come into their own. Your body’s needs shift with the seasons too, so it makes sense that what’s naturally available tends to line up with what serves you best.

Support local growers where you can

We work with local growers like JC Heirlooms to bring in produce that hasn’t travelled far to reach you. Buying local and seasonal supports the same growers who keep our shelves interesting year-round.

A simple place to start

You don’t need a whole meal plan overhaul. Next time you’re in store, ask what’s fresh and local that week, and build a meal or two around it. It’s a small habit that adds up.

Curious what else we stock beyond produce? Have a look at our About Us page, or come chat with the team, details are on our directions and hours page.

What to Expect From Your First Naturopathic Consultation

If you’ve never seen a naturopath before, it’s normal to feel a bit unsure about what actually happens in the room. Here’s a straightforward rundown of what to expect when you book in with Fiona at our in-store clinic.

It starts with a proper conversation

Your first appointment usually runs longer than a typical doctor’s visit. Fiona will ask about your health history, current symptoms, diet, sleep, stress levels and lifestyle, because naturopathy looks at the whole picture rather than just one symptom in isolation.

Bring what you already know

If you’re taking any medications, supplements, or have recent test results from your GP, bring them along. It helps Fiona understand the full context and avoid suggesting anything that might clash with what you’re already doing.

Expect practical, personalised suggestions

Depending on what comes up, a consultation might lead to dietary changes, a herbal formulation made up specifically for you, or a referral back to your GP if something needs medical attention. Naturopathy works alongside conventional medicine, not instead of it.

Follow-ups matter

One appointment rarely tells the whole story. Fiona often suggests a follow-up a few weeks later to see how you’re tracking and adjust the plan if needed.

Booking in

The clinic runs Monday and Tuesday, 9am to 6pm, in a private room at the back of the store. Appointments are essential, you can arrange one by calling Fiona directly on (021) 222 6048.

Read more about what the clinic covers on our naturopathic clinic page, or check our directions and hours page if you’re visiting in person for the first time.

Why Natural Skincare Is Worth the Switch

Natural skincare has a reputation for being a bit precious, but the reasons people switch are usually pretty practical once you look past the marketing.

Fewer ingredients you can’t pronounce

Conventional skincare often relies on synthetic fragrances, preservatives and fillers to hit a price point. Natural ranges like Dr Hauschka, Antipodes and Trilogy tend to build formulas around fewer, more recognisable ingredients, which matters if your skin reacts easily.

Better for sensitive skin

If you’ve ever broken out after trying a new product, the culprit is often a synthetic fragrance or a harsh preservative rather than the “active” ingredient being advertised. Natural formulations don’t automatically solve this, but they cut out a lot of the usual offenders.

What goes on your skin goes somewhere

Skin absorbs a surprising amount of what you put on it. Choosing plant-based oils and butters over synthetic alternatives is one small way to reduce your overall exposure to ingredients you’d rather avoid.

It’s kinder to the water it washes into

Natural formulations tend to break down more easily once they’re rinsed away, which matters if you’re already thinking about your household’s environmental footprint.

Give it a proper trial

Natural skincare can behave differently to what you’re used to, some products don’t lather the same way, or absorb a little slower. Give a new routine two to three weeks before deciding it’s not for you.

Our cosmetics and body care shelves carry a wide range of natural brands, see our brands page for the full list, or drop by the store for a proper look and a chat with the team.

Simple Swaps for a Lower-Waste Kitchen

Cutting down on kitchen waste sounds great in theory, but most of us have tried and given up on at least one eco swap that just didn’t fit real life. Here are a few that genuinely hold up once the novelty wears off.

Bring your own containers to the bulk bins

This is the easiest win in the whole list. Rice, flours, grains, nuts and dried fruit all come from our bulk bins, and you can bring your own jars or containers instead of taking home another bag of packaging. Buy exactly what you need, nothing more.

Swap disposable cleaning products for refillable ones

Eco cleaning brands like Ecostore and Earthwise are designed to be topped up rather than thrown out. It’s a small habit change that adds up fast if your household gets through a lot of spray bottles.

Rethink your period products

Menstrual cups from brands like Lunette or MyCup last for years and replace hundreds of single-use products over that time. It’s one of the biggest waste reductions you can make without changing much about your routine.

Choose soap nuts or bar soap over bottled options

Bar soap and soap nuts skip the plastic bottle entirely and tend to last longer than you’d expect. They’re an easy first step if you’re not ready to overhaul your whole bathroom cabinet yet.

Start small and let it build

You don’t need to change everything on the same weekend. Pick one swap, get comfortable with it, then add another. That’s how a lower-waste kitchen actually sticks around instead of fading out by March.

Come have a look at our bulk bins and eco range in store, or check our About Us page for a full sense of what we stock. Questions about a specific product? Get in touch through our contact page.