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Is Mānuka Honey Good for Gut Health?
Mānuka honey has long been praised for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and healing properties—but did you know it can also support gut health? Emerging research suggests that...
Mānuka Honey - Are Its Healing Properties Legit or Just Hype?
If you’ve been scrolling through social media, you’ve likely seen people raving about Mānuka honey—claiming it can do everything from healing wounds to improving gut...
Could Mānuka Honey Be a Natural Ally in Breast Cancer Prevention?
New research from UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has uncovered an exciting potential use for Mānuka honey: helping to prevent and treat breast cancer,...
Honey Remedies
Honey has been used since ancient times to treat multiple health conditions.
Manuka Knowledge Base
Find out more from leading health researchers and experts about the benefits of Manuka Honey.
What is UMF?
Manuka honey is different from other honeys in that it contains unique properties. There is a highly respected grading system that identifies true manuka honey.
Types of New Zealand Honey
For Millennia, nature's hardest workers have been crafting a superfood to such exquisite perfection that the recipe has never changed.
The Story and the Science of New Zealand Honey
For millennia, nature's hardest workers have been crafting a superfood to such exquisite perfection that the recipe has never changed.
BeeNZ Media
Proudly Supporting Sustainable Coastlines
Proud sponsors of Sustainable Coastlines. From the bees to the seas - our commitment to sustainability extends well beyond our hive.In 2023 we were proud...
BeeNZ and B Corp
We are beyond excited to be a B Corp certified business. The whole team have embraced strong social policies, robust environmental management system and are...
Katikati firm buzzing with success
The cost of hiring beehives for pollinating their Katikati based kiwifruit orchardprompted Julie and David Hayes to purchase their own hives during the 1990s. It...
Sweet success creates a buzz
Honey producer honoured at Katikati Waihi Beach Community Business Awards.
Winners of the Business Excellence Category 2022
We were thrilled and honoured to have won the Business Excellence Award for 2022.
Honey producer a good place to bee
Katikati company BeeNZ Honey has been nominated as a finalist in two categories for the Ministry for Primary Industries Good Employer Awards.
Sweet success for HoneyLab
Bay Of Plenty healthcare business HoneyLab has “achieved the impossible” by having seven of its natural products licensed by US company, Taro Pharmaceuticals USA.
Katikati honey company BeeNZ wins top award for "classy" packaging
Katikati honey company BeeNZ's Manuka packaging unanimously wins supreme award today.
Bee-ing proud of what she has achieved!
Julie Hayes’ passion is to build a sustainable company that cares for the environment, while producing a premium quality product and brand that is known...
Tauranga agency brings home the honey
Tauranga-based creative branding agency, Society, has won two major awards for its highly crafted design and packaging of a rare Mānuka honey.
Apiculture New Zealand recognized women in apiculture
Since Mary Bumby introduced the honey bee to New Zealand’s shores in 1839, women have long contributed greatly to the success of the beekeeping and...
Deloittes Fast 50
We were lucky enough to be entered in to the 2018 Deloittes Fast 50 which ranks and celebrates New Zealand’s fastest growing companies.
More About Mānuka
Everything you should know about Mānuka Honey
Mānuka honey is used as a natural ointment for wounds of all kinds. It has been hailed as a go-to germ fighter in an age of resistance to conventional antibiotics.
The Medicinal Benefits of Mānuka
A growing body of research is proving just how beneficial Mānuka honey is for treating a wide array of ailments and diseases.
Honey may be better at treating coughs and colds than over-the-counter medicines
Honey has long been used as a home remedy for coughs.
3 ways to use honey
Honey is more than just a healthy sweetener, and Kareena Kapoor Khan advocates its skincare benefits.
Unlocking the secrets of Mānuka Honey
It has been established that the precursor for the active antibacterial agent methylglyoxal (MGO) comes from the nectar of Mānuka trees.
How, When, and Why Honey Is Used for Wound Care
People have used honey for thousands of years for wound healing. Honey has antibacterial properties and a unique pH balance that promotes oxygen and healing compounds to a wound.
Recipes
Kanuka Honey Cheddar Cheese Scones
Golden, flaky, and infused with the delicate sweetness of Kanuka honey, these scones are the perfect balance of savory and sweet.
No Flour Kanuka Honey Cookies
These are the perfect snack for your lunch box or a healthier alternative to curb that sweet craving!
Spicy Pomegranate Ginger Paloma
Zest Up Your Sips: Spicy Pomegranate Ginger Paloma – A Fiery Twist on Classic Cool!
Strawberry Glaze Smoothie
Treat yourself to our version of the Hailey Bieber x Erewhon Strawberry Glaze Smoothie!
Kanuka Peanut Butter Cups
Satisfy any sweet tooth with these delicious Peanut Butter Cups!
Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie
Indulge in our Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie this St Patrick’s Day (or any day!)
Bee Well Green Smoothie
Treat your mind and body to this refreshing smoothie to start your morning.
