Fresh‑Squeezed NZ Fruit. No Nasties.
A family-owned solar powered soda factory in sunny Motueka, squeezing fruit from all over Aotearoa.
🍋 Find Your FizzOur Story
Hi, we're Pete and Mrs. Pete! We used to be known for our bakery treats, but we hit a point where sugary, imported drinks just didn’t cut it. Living in breathtaking Aotearoa, we couldn’t ignore that heaps of incredible fruit was going to waste.
That’s when the vision hit us – crafting a genuine, healthy drink using the bountiful fruits of NZ. No shortcuts, no compromises. Just 100% natural ingredients, fresh New Zealand fruit juice, and no imported concentrates.
Our ‘FairTrade@Home’ approach ensures we pay a fair price for fruit, rescuing it from going to waste and supporting our amazing local growers. It's more than a drink; it's our commitment to you and the environment.
Taste the Difference
Why We’re Different
Click on the icons to explore how we do things a little differently here in Motueka. It's not just about what's in the bottle, but how it gets there.
Solar Powered
Our factory and offices proudly run on clean, green solar energy from the sunny Motueka sky.
Fresh NZ Fruit
We squeeze real, locally-sourced Aotearoa fruit. No imported concentrates, ever.
No Nasties
With 30-50% less sugar than big brands and zero artificial anything, it's a difference you can taste.
Sustainable
From recycled glass bottles to supporting local growers, we're committed to our planet.
Our Green Promise
At Pete’s Natural, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword. As staunch environmental advocates, eco-conscious practices infuse every aspect of our operations. It's more than using less plastic; it's our entire philosophy.
Powered by Sunshine
Our commitment begins at Pete’s HQ – the factory and offices proudly run on clean, green solar energy. Our electric vehicle also helps minimise our carbon footprint, ensuring cleaner air for all.
FairTrade@Home
Among our proudest achievements is our dedication to using New Zealand fruit, rescuing those that would otherwise go to waste. Our farmers receive a fair price, acknowledging the invaluable role they play in our journey.
Packaging with Purpose
Our sodas find their home in glass bottles made from up to 70% recycled glass. Even our labels join the green movement, crafted from paper to minimise plastic waste. For shipping, we use Biowrap – an eco-innovative, landfill-biodegradable alternative to plastic film.
With every refreshing sip, you join us in nurturing a better future for our planet. Together, we’ll create a world where every sip nurtures our Earth.
Shop Our Fizz
Grab your favourite drink of choice or mix it up! All handcrafted with love in Motueka.
Classic Sodas – Bottles
Our original range in iconic glass bottles. Timeless flavours made the traditional way.
Convenient Cans
The same great taste, now in lightweight, recyclable cans. Perfect for on the go.
Mixed Crates
Can't decide? Build your own box or grab one of our curated mixed crates.
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What People Are Saying
We're stoked that so many Kiwis love our fizz. Here’s what a couple of top blokes have to say about us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your burning questions, answered. If you can't find what you're looking for, feel free to get in touch!
No! and it’s not for a lack of trying- there’s simply not enough certified organic fruit grown in NZ. We could order in an organic concentrate from somewhere- but we’ve got it pretty dialled in, squeezing fresh, spray free fruit from Aotearoa.
Fair-Trade makes you feel good about buying something from a different country. Fair-Trade@Home makes you feel good about buying things from your own country. It means that we pay all our suppliers, growers and staff a fair wage and treat them well.
We could use a concentrate and avoid sediment, but then our sodas wouldn’t taste nearly as good as they do. The sediment that you see, is the fruit fibres – give the bottle a wee shake (lid on, depending on what kind of party your having) and drink up, it’s good for you.
Honestly, not much. And what we do use is Fair-Trade raw sugar, none of that bleached, refined stuff. Including the natural sugars from the fresh fruit, there’s about 6-7% sugar in each bottle.
Why would we want our ginger beer to taste the same as the others! We sweeten ours with only West Coast honey, and spice it up with fresh ginger- Perfect for those Moscow Mules.
No concentrates, no weird acids, no sweeteners. We make soda like you’d find outside your neighbours place on a sweltering summers day, with natural homegrown ingredients. Only better, because Pete’s been doing it longer than those kids have been alive.
In my fridge, a carton will last a week or so – I assume they’ll last around the same amount of time in your fridge too. However, if you forget about them, they should be good for around 18 months before turning to hooch.
Only if you like your sodas cold! They’re happy at any temperature, but best drank chilled.
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Come say hi! You can find us soaking up the sun and squeezing fruit in beautiful Motueka.
- 32 Hau Road, Motueka, Nelson 7120, NZ
- +64 (0) 21 078 5758 (Mrs Pete)
- pete@petesnatural.co.nz
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