NZ-grown Pekepeke-kiore
Lion's Mane, grown in Wainui.
Pekepeke-kiore is Aotearoa's own Lion's Mane — a native coral-tooth mushroom with long, snowy spines. We grow it, harvest it and turn it into powder and capsules on our farm. Not imported. Not resold.
- ✓ 100% mushroom
- ✓ No sprays or harmful chemicals
- ✓ Native to NZ
- ✓ Ships same or next working day
Five ways to enjoy it
How do you want your Lion's Mane?
Most popular
NZ Lion’s Mane Mushroom Supplement
60g pottle · scoop included · about 40 serves
$55.00 4.4 from 9 reviews
Best for: Coffee, tea & smoothiesWorks out at: about $1.38 a scoop
- ✓ 100% Pekepeke-kiore fruiting body
- ✓ No additives or preservatives
- ✓ Grown & powdered in Wainui
- ✓ Stirs into drinks, soups & baking
Free NZ shipping over $75 · Ships same or next working day · 30-day returns
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NZ Lion’s Mane Mushroom Supplement Capsules (Pekepeke-kiore)
60 vegetarian capsules · 1–2 a day
$55.00
Best for: Busy mornings & travelWorks out at: $0.92–$1.83 a day
- ✓ 100% fruiting bodies, no additives
- ✓ Plant-based shell, no gelatin
- ✓ Nothing to measure or mix
- ✓ One pouch lasts 1–2 months
Free NZ shipping over $75 · Ships same or next working day · 30-day returns
Best seller
Wellness Reset Bundle (Best Seller)
Lion's Mane Powder + Oyster Mushroom Powder
$60.00 5.0 from 1 review
Best for: Your routine + your kitchenWorks out at: $60 for both powders
- ✓ Lion's Mane for your daily ritual
- ✓ Oyster powder for umami cooking
- ✓ 100% mushroom, no fillers
- ✓ Vegan & gluten free
Free NZ shipping over $75 · Ships same or next working day · 30-day returns
Bundle 2+ & save 15%
NZ Lion’s Mane Mushroom Home Grow Kit
Grows indoors on your bench
$46.00
Best for: Curious cooks & giftsWorks out at: fresh Lion's Mane you grew
- ✓ First sprouts in 7–10 days
- ✓ Harvest in 2–3 weeks
- ✓ Cool, humid spot, indirect light
- ✓ Step-by-step instructions inside
You'll need a spray bottle for misting (not included).
Free NZ shipping over $75 · Ships same or next working day · 30-day returns
Limited each week
NZ Lion’s Mane Mushroom Fresh
200g fresh · 1kg also available
$17.00
Best for: Pan-fried, or "crab" cakesWorks out at: from $17 per 200g
- ✓ Picked fresh on our farm
- ✓ Mild, seafood-like flavour
- ✓ Tender, stringy, crab-like texture
- ✓ Eat raw or cooked
Sells out fast each week — pre-order or join the back-in-stock list.
Free NZ shipping over $75 · Ships same or next working day · 30-day returns
Why Pekepeke-kiore
Not just any Lion's Mane.
Native to Aotearoa
Hericium novae-zealandiae — New Zealand's own coral-tooth fungus, a close relative of the Lion's Mane grown overseas.
Grown by us, in Wainui
Grown, harvested and processed on our farm. No offshore supply chain — we know exactly where every batch came from.
100% mushroom
Our powder is pure Pekepeke-kiore fruiting body. No fillers, no additives, no preservatives, no sprays.
An easy daily ritual
A scoop in your coffee, tea or smoothie — or a capsule with breakfast. About 40 serves in every pottle.
Ways to use the powder
One scoop. Wherever you like it.
Your morning flat white
Stir one level scoop into your coffee before adding milk.
Blended breakfast
Add a scoop to banana, oats and milk of choice, then blend.
An afternoon cuppa
Whisk into hot water or your favourite tea with a little honey.
Into the pot
Stir through soups and broths at the end of cooking.
Mix it in
Add to muffin, bliss ball or pancake mixes with the dry ingredients.
From our farm to your kitchen
Follow a batch.
Grow
Pekepeke-kiore grows in our grow rooms here in Wainui, where we can keep the conditions just right for those long, snowy spines.
Harvest
We pick each cluster by hand when the spines are at their best — no sprays or harmful chemicals, ever.
Dry
The harvest is dried on the farm, ready to become powder and capsules.
Powder
Dried mushroom is milled into a fine powder — 100% fruiting body, nothing added — then packed into pottles and capsules.
Your kitchen
Packed and posted from our farm, usually the same or next working day.
What's inside
The science, told straight.
Lion's Mane is one of the most-researched gourmet mushrooms in the world. Here's what's actually in it — and what researchers are still working out.
Hericenones
Natural compounds found in the fruiting body of Lion's Mane — the part we grow and powder. They're one of the main reasons scientists are interested in this mushroom.
Erinacines
A related group of compounds found mainly in the mushroom's mycelium (its root-like network). Researchers are studying both groups for their role in nerve growth factor.
What the research says (and doesn't)
Most studies so far are laboratory and animal studies, with a small number of early human trials. It's a promising area, but it's still early — so we'd rather tell you what's in the jar than promise what it will do.
Plus: it's a food
Pekepeke-kiore is an edible gourmet mushroom first. Fresh, it's mild and seafood-like, often compared to crab.
Customer reviews
Loved by our community.
16 Google reviews
★★★★★
“Great service and the product is easy to integrate into any food or drink.”
★★★★★
“It was amazing as to how quickly I got it the next day.”
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Lion's Mane FAQs
What is Pekepeke-kiore?
Pekepeke-kiore is the Māori name for Hericium novae-zealandiae, a coral-tooth fungus native to New Zealand. It's a close relative of the Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus) grown overseas, recognisable by its long, coral-like spines.
Powder or capsules — which should I choose?
It's the same NZ-grown mushroom. Powder is flexible — stir it into drinks or food, about 40 serves a pottle. Capsules are the no-fuss option — 60 capsules, 1–2 a day, nothing to measure.
How much do I take?
Powder: one level scoop a day (a scoop is included in every pottle). Capsules: 1–2 a day. Always follow the directions on the label.
What does fresh Lion's Mane taste like?
Mild and seafood-like, often compared to crab, with a tender, stringy texture. You can eat it raw or cooked — it's brilliant pan-fried in butter.
Is it vegan and gluten free?
Our powder is 100% mushroom with no additives, and our capsules use a plant-based shell with no gelatin. The Daily Mushroom Duo powders are vegan and gluten free.
How fast is shipping?
We aim to ship the same or next working day from our farm. NZ shipping is free on orders over $75, and you can return unopened items within 30 days.
Our products are foods and dietary supplements, not medicines. They aren't intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any condition. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, on medication or have a mushroom allergy, check with your health professional first.
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