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New Zealand Honey

New Zealand Kanuka Honey has natural occuring anti-inflamatory properties that nourish, calm and brighten stressed skin

Easy Fall Face Mask for College Students: Reset Dry, Stressed Skin with Kanuka Honey

Reset dry, stressed skin after summer with this easy DIY face mask using BeeNZ Kanuka honey. Perfect for college students, it’s a simple, calming way...

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A Ritual Worth Savoring: This Mānuka Honey and Lavender Face Mask for Skin and Sleep

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.

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Nature’s Fuel for Every Mile - Why Athletes are Turning to Mānuka Honey

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.

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Ask the Expert: Manuka Honey

Ask the Expert: Manuka Honey

Mānuka honey, uniquely produced in New Zealand, is renowned for its potent antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.

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Is Mānuka Honey Good for Gut Health?

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...

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Mānuka Honey - Are Its Healing Properties Legit or Just Hype?

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...

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Manuka honey could be used in breast cancer prevention

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,...

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FAQ's

FAQ's

Manuka Honey FAQs   What is Mānuka honey, and what makes it unique?Mānuka honey is produced by bees that pollinate the Mānuka tree, native to...

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Honey Remedies

Honey Remedies

Honey has been used since ancient times to treat multiple health conditions.

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Manuka Knowledge Base

Manuka Knowledge Base

Find out more from leading health researchers and experts about the benefits of Manuka Honey. 

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What is UMF?

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.

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Types of New Zealand 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.

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BeeNZ Media

A bee-autiful blend of kiwifruit and honey

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...

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Proudly Supporting Sustainable Coastlines

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...

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BeeNZ and B Corp

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...

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Katikati firm buzzing with success

Katikati firm buzzing with success

  The cost of hiring beehives for pollinating their Katikati based kiwifruit orchard prompted Julie and David Hayes to purchase their own hives during the 1990s....

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Sweet success creates a buzz

Sweet success creates a buzz

Honey producer honoured at Katikati Waihi Beach Community Business Awards.

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Winners of the Business Excellence Category 2022

Winners of the Business Excellence Category 2022

We were thrilled and honoured to have won the Business Excellence Award for 2022.

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Honey producer a good place to bee

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.

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Sweet success for HoneyLab

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.

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Katikati honey company BeeNZ wins top award for "classy" packaging

Katikati honey company BeeNZ wins top award for "classy" packaging

Katikati honey company BeeNZ's Manuka packaging unanimously wins supreme award today.

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Bee-ing proud of what she has achieved!

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...

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Tauranga agency brings home the honey

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.

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Apiculture New Zealand recognized women in apiculture

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...

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More About Mānuka

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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.

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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.

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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.

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3 ways to use honey

Honey is more than just a healthy sweetener, and Kareena Kapoor Khan advocates its skincare benefits.

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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.

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Essential manuka oil being dripped onto a woman's hand

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.

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Recipes

A Nourishing Reset: The Manuka Honey Chia Pudding

A Nourishing Reset: The Manuka Honey Chia Pudding

Trade the rushed breakfast for a mindful alternative. Combining the nutrient density of organic chia seeds with the raw, anti-inflammatory power of BeeNZ Manuka Honey,...

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BeeNZ Kanuka honey, a natural anti-inflammatory remedy for winter skin hydration.

Restore & Hydrate: The Single-Ingredient Winter Face Mask

Restore your winter skin with the BeeNZ Kanuka Honey ritual. Discover why this natural anti-inflammatory superfood is the ultimate DIY treatment for redness and hydration....

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The Merry Makers Spritz

The Merry Makers Spritz

Bring instant holiday cheer to any gathering with this bright and refreshing and bubbly mocktail. Made with the warming spices of Smith Tea’s Merry Makers...

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Whipped Honey Cinnamon Butter

Whipped Honey Cinnamon Butter

A light, fluffy, three-ingredient whipped honey cinnamon butter made with BeeNZ Kānuka Honey, perfect for Thanksgiving, brunch, or cozy holiday hosting.

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Golden, Buttery, and Sweet: Upside-Down Apple Tart with Kānuka Honey

Golden, Buttery, and Sweet: Upside-Down Apple Tart with Kānuka Honey

A simple, five-ingredient upside-down apple tart made with BeeNZ Kānuka Honey. Cozy, golden, and perfect for Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving, brunch, or effortless holiday hosting.

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This rich and flavorful make-ahead salad dressing combines olive oil, black truffle oil, Dijon mustard, and Kanuka honey for the perfect balance of tangy and sweet-ideal for dressing salads all week long.

The Dressed to Impress Anything - Black Truffle Vinaigrette

A rich, tangy, and slightly sweet make-ahead salad dressing featuring olive oil, truffle oil, Dijon, and Kānuka honey, perfect for elevating salads all week long.

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Savory-Sweet Pumpkin Feta Dip with Manuka Honey

Savory-Sweet Pumpkin Feta Dip with Manuka Honey

Fall flavors meet creamy feta in this easy-to-make dip that’s anything but ordinary. With pumpkin, honey, and herby toppings, it's your new go-to appetizer for...

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A warm bowl of creamy pumpkin soup garnished with a swirl of coconut milk, a drizzle of golden Manuka honey, toasted pepitas, and a crack of black pepper—an inviting go-to fall soup with rich orange color and smooth texture.

The Golden Bowl: Pumpkin Soup with a Honeyed Touch

Pumpkin & Manuka Honey Soup  Simple. Grounding. Designed for the in-between. This soup is our answer to cooler air, earlier evenings, and the quiet pull...

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A creamy green smoothie in a glass, made with spinach, pineapple, mango, milk, and BeeNZ Manuka honey, representing a nourishing and easy back-to-school breakfast option for busy mornings.

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...

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Easy-to-make back-to-school protein balls made with BeeNZ Mānuka and Kānuka honey, shown on a countertop with wholesome ingredients like oats and seeds—perfect for smart snacking during study time.

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...

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BeeNZ Manuka Honey used to make easy immunity-boosting wellness cubes with ginger, orange juice, lemon, and turmeric. These cubes can be frozen and enjoyed as a natural remedy to support health during seasonal changes.

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...

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Homemade Electrolite Drink for re-hydrating

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...

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