OUR STORY

Native Junkie was born in late 2017, when founder Holly Agnew crafted her first healing balm from a powerful blend of hemp seed oils, native botanicals, and potent plant extracts — right from the kitchen of her parents’ house bus.

Those first two batches quickly gained a cult following among friends and family. The balm healed eczema, calmed nappy rash, soothed inflamed skin, helped with tattoo aftercare, and relieved pain — a true multi-tasking remedy drawn from nature.

As Holly deepened her connections with hemp industry pioneers, naturopaths, and herbalists, she unearthed a unique Cannabis Terpene profile — the golden thread that would later evolve into a never-before-seen Hemp Terpene & Native Botanical skincare line.

Holly’s roots run deep in conservation. Over 15 years ago, she began her career as a Ranger for New Zealand’s Department of Conservation, where she developed a profound respect for native ecosystems and the healing power of traditional plant medicine.

Later, her journey led her back into study — this time diving into the world of sustainable textiles. With a background in fashion design and technology, she discovered the immense potential of hemp to revolutionize not just skincare, but clothing, shelter, and sustainability as a whole.

With experience across conservation, fashion, hospitality, and the film industry — every path pointed to one truth: working with plants and creating regenerative solutions was non-negotiable.

Because hemp does more than heal the skin —
It purifies our water, regenerates our soil, and freshens our air. It can clothe us, house us, feed us, and above all, it’s one of the oldest medicines known to humankind.

At Native Junkie, we’re proud to deliver high-grade holistic skin and wellness products that support not just your body — but the earth beneath your feet. Our mission is to uplift the health of people, while nurturing the land we all share — for today, and for generations to come.


Native Junkie isn’t just a skincare brand — it’s a movement. A return to what’s real, raw, and rooted. Every jar is a stand against synthetic overload and a step toward healing — for our skin, our whenua, and our future. We’re here to challenge the norm, uplift natural intelligence, and honour the sacred relationship between people and plants.


Where Skincare meets Earthcare

NATIVE - Relates to the connection we all share with planet earth - Te taiao 

JUNKIE - Represents the need and absolute fundamental basis on honouring and committing to Papatūānuku - to look after her as she does us.

Together, we as a team can push Hemp back in to the leading resource we as humans utilise on this planet.