Built from the Land Up
Healthy soil has always been at the heart of BioRich.
It all started when our founder, Mike Glazebrook, was growing organic vegetables on the family farm in Hawke's Bay. Frustrated by the lack of quality compost available, he decided to create his own. What began as a solution for the farm soon grew into a passion for building healthier soils – and eventually, BioRich.
More than 20 years on, we're still a proudly family-owned business, creating premium composts, soils and mulches from locally sourced green waste. Every load we produce helps return valuable organic matter to the earth, creating healthier soil while reducing what goes to landfill.
For us, compost is more than just a product. It's about closing the loop, working with nature and making the most of what nature provides.
Our focus is simple. To build better soils and leave the land stronger for the next generation.
Whether you're growing tomatoes in the backyard, planting a new landscape or managing a commercial operation, we're here to help you grow with confidence.
Because when you start with healthy soil, great things grow.
What Else We Do at Te Tua Station
Te Tua Station is more than a composting base and working farm. It’s a working example of full-circle land restoration.
Mike Glazebrook & daughter Olivia (1994)
Olivia Glazebrook & daughter Margot (2025)
Compost Application
We don’t just make and spread compost — we measure its impact. Our soil health records track year-on-year improvements in organic matter, nutrient balance, soil biology, and moisture retention since introducing Biorich compost. The data tells a clear story: healthy soil equals healthier pastures, higher productivity, and greater resilience to drought and erosion.
Planting for the Future
Alongside producing and applying our own compost, we’ve planted thousands of trees and native species across the farm. These plantings support biodiversity, erosion control, waterway protection, and carbon sequestration, helping to bring resilience and life back to the land.
Our planting includes:
Native riparian species
Wetland restoration
Shelterbelts for livestock and crops
Pollinator-friendly plants
Erosion control on hill country
Regenerative pasture and cover crops
This work reflects our commitment to restoring ecosystems — not just improving soil, but renewing the landscape at every level.
Organic Maize Growing
As part of our integrated land use approach, we are also certified organic maize growers. Our maize cropping system benefits directly from our compost and regenerative practices, helping us close the loop between organic waste, soil health, and nutrient-dense food production.
We’re proud to demonstrate that organics and productivity can go hand-in-hand, especially when rooted in healthy, living soil.
Want to know more about our organic maize? Feel free to get in touch.
"Proven on the family farm, applied across Hawke’s Bay — composting to cut waste, rebuild soil, and boost productivity."
Our Commitment to Community
At Biorich, we believe that looking after the land goes hand in hand with looking after the people and wildlife that call it home.
We’re proud to support a range of community and conservation initiatives that make a difference both locally and nationally. Whether it’s providing sponsorship, donating time and resources, or simply lending a hand, we’re committed to backing the people and organisations that help build stronger, more resilient communities.