Mata Beer - Aotearoa Breweries Aotearoa Breweries is a family-run business based in the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty. With a love for great beer and a passion to brew unique New Zealand styles, in 2005 Tammy Viitakangas brought Mata beer to life along with mum Gloria, dad Jouni, and Uncle Esko. With pride and passion, they continue to create and brew an innovative range of award-winning, flavoursome beers.