The Wild Straw Co.

Like nothing before

The Future of Straws

Made 100% from veggies.

  • Respect for Papatūānuku

    Caring for the Earth includes caring for all people and all animals of the Earth. Our decisions at The Wild Straw Co. will always consider the effect we have on our beautiful planet, our beautiful animals, and our beautiful people. 

  • Room to Manoeuvre

    We understand the constant development of the world requires observation and attention toward design and innovation. We intentionally hold space to allow improvements to fruit in our products and practices.

  • Supporting Balance

    Giving is just as important as receiving. Using a circular understanding of energy and flow, we are able to make sure the love is felt in each straw, right from the core of our business.

  • Connection and Community

    Mā mua ka kite a muri, mā muri ka ora a mua. Those who lead give sight to those who follow, those who follow give life to those who lead.

The Veggie Straw

Grabbing a drink isn’t just to quench thirst. It’s also about taking a moment for yourself, to make new connections, or to catch up with friends and family. Our straws complement delicious drinks, setting the stage for unforgettable moments.

The story starts…

…in Zurich. I was at a bar and my drink came with this green straw. I asked the bartender what is this? He said it’s made from pasta. I was blown away. It worked great, felt great, and stayed firm. I even chewed on it while I waited for another drink. Paper straws have been disappointing since my first introduction. Sucking on this straw I thought to myself, I have to take these back to NZ.

After Zurich I went to Spain for a surf trip. Along the way I met an entrepreneur that convinced me starting a business would be easy and gave me tips on how to start. A few months later, I am in Vietnam inspecting the factory, watching the production process, and testing the straws. Getting these straws to you could not have been possible without the support of whanau, friends met at hostels, conversations had on rooftops, and dreams formed while bobbing on a surfboard waiting for the set.

I believe that small changes in everyday socialising can lead to BIG cultural changes. I dream of a widespread take over to happen! Replacing paper straws will certainly help everybody chill and enjoy more, because these straws stay functional until the last sip! - I encourage you to take your time.

I have hope for a future where cool products support the environment and function better than the competition. Serving your drinks with these straws is supporting a future that cares about quality moments for the people and quality products for the planet.

Maanihera - Founder