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| Company type | Online retailer |
|---|---|
| Industry | Health and wellness |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Founder | Linley Butler |
| Headquarters | , New Zealand |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Natural health products, beauty products, eco-living, health food & drink |
| Services | Online retailer |
| Website | healthpost |
HealthPost is a New Zealand-based online retailer specialising in natural health and beauty products. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] The company is the largest employer in Golden Bay / Mohua.
HealthPost is an online retailer specialising in natural health, beauty, and health food products. The company has expanded its operations through partnerships with various technology and logistics firms. [5] [6] [7]
Established in 1988 by Linley Butler, HealthPost is based in Collingwood, Golden Bay / Mohua. Originally, it operated as a mail-order company for natural-health products in New Zealand, notably for rural women. [8] In 2002, it launched an online retail platform. [6] In 2009, Butler gave the leadership of the business to her children Abel and Lucy. [8]
HealthPost was named a finalist in the 2021 Sustainable Business Awards. [9] [10] [11] In 2023, the company earned B Corporation certification. [3] [2] [4] [5] [8] In 2023, the company also appeared on the long running television series Country Calendar [12]
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