Faulkner started her HZP+Co skincare business two years ago. She and her family own kiwifruit and avocado orchards in Katikati and the inspiration for the business came when Faulkner noticed that a lot of fruit is wasted. There are not many products made with those fruits which can't be exported.
"You cannot export all the fruit; a lot is discarded and it doesn't really make sense. My grandma always managed to use all the leftover fruits and all other food. I am passionate about not wasting food and saw an opportunity to use these natural ingredients in skincare and by products made of kiwifruits." The result is a unique range of skincare including hydration mists, serums and body oil.
According to www.nzherald.co.nz, the products have caught the attention of hockey star turned life coach Gemma McCaw who goes into schools to talk to children about health and wellbeing.
Channelling profits back into the community is important to Faulkner as well. Another charity the range supports is Foster Hope, which provides care packages for foster children entering new homes for the first time.
