Chocolate Making
Our family is passionate about crafting New Zealand’s finest chocolate. So passionate in fact, we’re four generations in and counting. We’re sticklers for quality. Keen to roll up our sleeves and get involved in the day-to-day. You’ll often find Andrew and Brian tinkering about on the factory floor!
Our search for the most precise machinery takes us around the world. While at home in Porirua, we make sure our wonderful staff are supported and search for ways to make our factory operations more sustainable.
Find out how we're innovating to make the best even better.
Powered by renewable energy
Meridian Energy powers our factory. They only generate electricity from 100% renewable energy sources like wind, sun and water.
Made in New Zealand since 1896
All Whittaker's products are made in our one factory in Porirua, New Zealand.
Our timeline
- 2021
Good Egg Award winners again!
We're proud to be recognised for chocolate making that is better for the people and the planet.
- 2020
Waste reduction plan begins
Reducing internal process packaging, switching to recyclable alternatives and educating staff.
- 2019
Build for a new bean roasting facility starts
We're committed to making world-class Beans to Bear chocolate from Porirua.
- 2019
Waste audit completed
Organic Wealth audit our waste to inform our waste reduction plan.
- 2018
New production line installed for gifting range
Allowing us to launch our Artisan and Minimix assortments, the gifts to give, the gifts to get.
- 2017
Supporting renewable energy generation
With Meridian Energy.
- 2016
English language support for staff
We begin our ongoing partnership with Aspire 2 to create a programme to support our diverse workforce.
- 2012
Swiss Roll Refiner arrives
Innovation continues, making our Creamy Milk chocolate even smoother.
- 1969
Our factory moves to Porirua
From Christchurch to Wellington and finally, Porirua. To this day, it remains our heart and home.
- 1896
Whittaker's company established
Arguably, the most important year of all!