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A Ritual Worth Savoring: This Mānuka Honey and Lavender Face Mask for Skin and Sleep
A calming, skin-loving nighttime ritual. This Mānuka honey and lavender face mask blends natural ingredients to soothe your skin and support restful sleep.
Nature’s Fuel for Every Mile - Why Athletes are Turning to Mānuka Honey
Discover why athletes are swapping processed sports fuel for MGO-rich Mānuka honey and how it supports gut health, energy, and recovery, the natural way.
Ask the Expert: Manuka Honey
Mānuka honey, uniquely produced in New Zealand, is renowned for its potent antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
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
A bee-autiful blend of kiwifruit and honey
A Katikati honey producer said they've seen a strong 2024/2025 honey season, with the weather on their side and a particularly favourable spring. The local...
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...
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
The School Day Starter Smoothie — with BeeNZ Manuka Honey
A Nourishing Back-to-School Smoothie for Busy Mornings This simple, nutrient-rich green smoothie is designed to ease the back-to-school transition. Made with spinach, tropical fruits, and...
Snack Smart, Study Hard: Back-to-School Protein Power Balls with Manuka Honey
As the school year begins, smart snacking is essential for keeping kids (and parents) energized and focused throughout the day. These easy, no-bake protein balls...
Immunity-Boosting Wellness Cubes with Manuka Honey: Easy Natural Remedy for Seasonal Health
Making your own wellness essentials lets you control exactly what goes in—no additives, just simple, nourishing ingredients. As the seasons shift, these Citrus Immunity Cubes offer...
Real Hydration, Made Simple - 3 Homemade Gatorade Recipes for Your Summer Adventures
Skip the store-bought sports drinks and mix up your own clean, naturally hydrating blends. These three homemade “Gatorade” recipes use real ingredients like citrus, coconut...
The Coffee Smoothie That Powers Your Morning (or Afternoon)
Say goodbye to sugar crashes and skipped breakfasts. This coffee smoothie blends clean caffeine, banana, peanut butter, and BeeNZ honey for sustained energy and a...
Fuel That Fills You Up- Egg Crepes with Honeyed Cottage Cheese, Almonds & Cinnamon
Not all meals are created equal. These egg crepes are the real deal—packed with protein, subtly sweet, and filled with nourishing ingredients like cottage cheese,...
Post-Sun Skincare Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
You don’t need a 10-step routine to soothe sun-stressed skin. Just a few pantry staples - like turmeric, ginger, and BeeNZ Manuka honey - can...
The Ultimate After-Sun Reset: Kanuka Honey to the Rescue
Sun, salt, SPF - summer can leave your skin feeling dry and sensitive. Reset with this ultra-soothing DIY mask made with BeeNZ Kanuka Honey. Naturally...
Hot Honey, Elevated with Mānuka and Kānuka Honey
A spicy-sweet infusion made with New Zealand Mānuka and Kānuka honey. This quick hot honey recipe brings layered flavor to everything from grilled peaches to...
Baked Feta Block with Mānuka Honey
Golden, gooey, and utterly craveable—this Honey-Roasted Feta is your new go-to appetizer. Made with rich BeeNZ Mānuka UMF5+ Honey and fresh thyme, it’s an easy...
The Honey Bee Cocktail or Mocktail
Shake up something special this summer! Our Honey Bee Tequila Cocktail is smooth, zesty, and made with a homemade BeeNZ Kānuka Honey syrup. Bright lemon,...
Zesty Strawberry Salsa with Kānuka Honey
Sweet, spicy, and summer-ready—this vibrant strawberry salsa is made with zesty lime, jalapeño, and the floral sweetness of BeeNZ Kānuka Honey. Ready in 10 minutes,...
