THE BUSINESSES
Nova Scotia Junction functions as a commercial hub; a central place for creative business minds.
Harker Herbals Head office, Swell Yoga, The Collective (Husk & Honey & Bohemia) and gelato parlour Little ‘Lato are all located on the ground floor of Nova Scotia Junction.
Maxar Architecture, Core Engineering & Whangarei Planning occupy the first floor.
HARKER HERBALS
Herbal Supplements
Harker Herbal Products began in 1981 when Malcolm Harker, master herbalist, opened his herbal apothecary in Waipu.
The company’s come a long way from Malcom’s days in his shed, weighing herbs and blending every tonic himself.
Today the products are made in a GMP certified facility in the Hawkes Bay and products are exported around the world.
Harker Herbals continue the passion for healing, creating new ranges formulated by a leading New Zealand herbalist team.
The New Zealand Head Office is based in beautiful Nova Scotia Junction in Waipu, while the herbal apothecary remains open in the Waipu village.
There is also a retail store in Commercial Bay, Auckland.
SWELL YOGA
Owner of Swell Yoga, Mini Bluett has been a dedicated yoga teacher leading daily classes since she gained her 200-hour certification.
Being a mother of three and feeling the strong support of the Waipu and Bream Bay communities keeps her grounded and passionate about her work.
Her enthusiasm drove her to establish Swell Yoga Studio at Nova Scotia Junction, offering yoga and reformer movement. She says it’s the perfect space for connection and to enjoy a deep sense of community.
The growth of Mini's business into a full-time endeavour was greatly supported by the loyalty and encouragement of her established clients. The availability of the beautiful space at Nova Scotia Junction presented the perfect opportunity to expand her offerings, with a varied yoga schedule and the addition of mat and reformer Pilates classes.
Living by the beach with her dog and three children, Mini feels incredibly lucky to be living her dream, helping clients to maintain a healthy lifestyle and doing what she loves each and every day
MAXAR ARCHITECTURE
Architecture Firm
A team of experienced and creative designers that work on a diverse range of residential homes.
Their design work is known across the country, working closely with top-level building teams, engineers and interior designers.
They can be found in the 1st floor offices of NSJ.
CORE ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
Geotechnical , Structural, Civil Engineering
Core Engineering Solutions operates as an engineering consultancy situated at Nova Scotia Junction in Waipu. Their main areas of expertise being civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering.
As a locally owned and operated entity, Core Engineering Solutions is a reliable and knowledgable engineering firm, offering a multi-disciplinary approach, focused on positive solutions.
Iain Mackay has longstanding history in Waipu with strong ties to the local community.
With both national and overseas experience, Ian prides himself in offering smart, cost-effective engineering solutions for their clients.
Whangarei Planning - Evan Cook has extensive local knowledge and can assist with providing solutions to long-term property goals. His expertise extends to subdivisions and new property opportunities and navigating around complexities related to resource consent and council requirements.
COVE COLLECTIVE
The Cove Collective is located at 1 Cove Road, Waipu, in the stunning Nova Scotia Building. This space is designed as a Collaborative, featuring sustainable, locally made and Fair Trade products, from both Husk and Honey, Bohemia, as well as other value-led brands.
This unique store has something for everyone, with collections that include beautiful homewares, bags, clothing, jewellery, rugs, blankets, aromatherapy, candles, baby + child gifts + more. Bohemia, the dream business of Bronwyn and Amber features the Australian brand Lazybones, a bespoke clothing and homewares collection, largely made from sustainable pure cotton and linen. Husk and Honey’s dynamic mother and daughter duo, Elke and Nadia have released a non-profit cookbook ‘Collectively Homegrown,’ supporting Women’s Refuge NZ. This exciting project features recipes from highly regarded New Zealand chefs.
LITTLE ‘LATO
New Zealand’s favourite gelato entrepreneur Little ‘Lato, has opened the doors to a new parlour at Nova Scotia Junction, Waipu.
The popular bespoke parlour is serving some of the consistently popular flavours that have been awarded prestigious gold awards for NZ’s best gelato and dairy-free ice cream at the 2024 NZ Ice Cream Awards.
Owner and self described gelato fanatic, Hannah Wood knew she’d found her niche when a childhood fantasy became a reality.
After finishing school she took herself to Italy to study at the Carpigiani Gelato University in Bologna and learnt the fine art of making gelato. On returning to New Zealand she set up a small batch brand to test the market. A purpose built factory in Auckland followed soon after and the rest is history.
She was certain about one thing, the brand had to be authentic and the flavours would need to appeal to her New Zealand market. Hannah has a wild imagination and ensures half her range is vegan friendly.
They sell cones, tubs and will make-to-order for special occasions. Visitors are welcome to enjoy a gelato in the garden located at the side of the building.
Little ‘Lato is located alongside The Collective and is a much loved addition to Nova Scotia Junction.
