The Hawkes Bay climate has long been acclaimed for its ability to produce world class wines and a range of fruit.With the establishment of the Terraza saffron farm in the Ngaruroro river valley,Hawkes Bays reputation for producing high quality natuiral products has extended to the most sought after spice on earth--SAFFRON.

The first corms were planted by Ian and Rochelle Scofield in 1995 and now Terraza is one of the largest saffron producers in New Zealand.