Hives Manawatu

Hives Manawatu Taste the difference of our local honey, straight from hives in urban gardens around the Manawatu

Whatever your reasons for wanting a hive in your backyard, Hives Manawatu can supply and manage a beehive (or two) for you. Honey bees provide a fantastic pollination service for your fruit trees, berries, vegetables etc. They also provide many hours of enjoyment simply watching them as they go about their business. With the arrival of the Varroa Destructor mite in 2000, NZ has seen virtually all

wild hives die out, and any swarms that aren't collected by a beekeeper usually die within 18 months of settling into their new home. By managing hives with a system using both organic and synthetic miticides, hives in urban areas can again thrive. Please visit our website at www.hives.nz for more information about hive rental and the other services provided.

Village Cakes Bakes & Catering now stocks our honey, offering a delicious and healthier alternative to sugar in your cof...
24/06/2025

Village Cakes Bakes & Catering now stocks our honey, offering a delicious and healthier alternative to sugar in your coffee. By choosing honey, you're not only elevating your coffee game but also giving your immune system a boost. Visit Mel at her vibrant pink coffee cart and show your support by treating yourself to a coffee, complete with a spoonful of honey for an extra dose of goodness.

What better way to start your fresh Saturday morning than watching rugby, and drinking Arrosta Coffee Roasting Co sweetened with Hives Manawatu honey. 🍯 ☕️

Sweet, Simple & Lunchbox Approved!Looking for a wholesome snack that even the fussiest eaters will love? Our Honey Oat S...
05/06/2025

Sweet, Simple & Lunchbox Approved!

Looking for a wholesome snack that even the fussiest eaters will love? Our Honey Oat Slice is the perfect mix of chewy, golden goodness — and it’s packed with real, local honey!

✅ Lunchbox friendly
✅ No refined sugar
✅ Freezer ready for busy weeks

Honey Oat Slice Recipe
Ingredients:

1½ cups rolled oats
½ cup plain flour
½ cup desiccated coconut
½ cup brown sugar (or swap for coconut sugar)
125g butter
¼ cup hon
½ tsp baking soda
1 Tbsp boiling water

Optional add-ins:
¼ cup dark choc chips, raisins, or chopped dried apricots

Method:
Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Line a slice tin (approx. 20cm x 20cm) with baking paper.

In a large bowl, mix oats, flour, coconut, and sugar.
In a saucepan, melt butter and honey over low heat until smooth.
In a small cup, mix baking soda with boiling water, then stir into the butter mixture (it will foam a bit — that’s good!).
Pour wet mixture into dry and stir to combine. Add any extras here if using.
Press firmly into the prepared tin and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Cool in the tin before slicing into bars or squares.

💡 Tip: Pop extras in the freezer — perfect for those ‘oops, forgot the lunchbox snack!’ mornings.

💛 If you try it, tag us — we LOVE seeing your bakes!

No king in the hive, but the queen is running the show — and she’s got a royal deal for you!Enjoy 10% off all our locall...
30/05/2025

No king in the hive, but the queen is running the show — and she’s got a royal deal for you!

Enjoy 10% off all our locally-made honey + free local delivery this weekend only.

To celebrate Kings Birthday Weekend, use code QUEEN10 and treat yourself like the royalty you are! 🍯✨

Shop here: www.hives.nz

When the chilly winds blow and sniffles start creeping in, there’s nothing like a natural boost to keep you feeling your...
28/05/2025

When the chilly winds blow and sniffles start creeping in, there’s nothing like a natural boost to keep you feeling your best. That’s where local honey steps in — your sweet little helper against winter’s nastiest bugs.

Why local honey?

✔️ Soothes sore throats — A spoonful of warm tea with local honey coats your throat, easing irritation and calming coughs.

✔️ Natural antibacterial powers — Raw honey contains enzymes that help fight harmful bacteria, giving your immune system some extra support.

✔️ Packed with antioxidants — These help your body combat free radicals and stay healthy during cold season.

✔️ Local pollen for gentle immune support — Eating honey made by bees that gather nectar from your neighbourhood flowers may help your body build resistance to seasonal allergens, potentially reducing symptoms if you get sniffly in spring and fall.

Plus, it tastes amazing — a little comfort straight from nature’s pantry.

How to use it:
Try stirring a teaspoon of local honey into your tea or warm water with lemon. Sip slowly and enjoy the cozy, soothing effects.

Remember:

Choose raw, unfiltered, local honey for the best benefits.

It’s natural support, not a replacement for medicine if you’re seriously ill — always see a healthcare professional if you’re feeling unwell.

Stay cozy, stay healthy, and sweeten your winter the local way!

28/05/2025

These little legends visit around 2 million flowers just to make one 500g jar of our honey — crafted right here in the Manawatū. That’s a whole lot of buzzing through your neighbourhood to bring you the good stuff

This isn’t just any honey. It’s made by bees that forage in the front yards, the backyards, the street trees, veggie pat...
27/05/2025

This isn’t just any honey. It’s made by bees that forage in the front yards, the backyards, the street trees, veggie patches, and local fruit trees — maybe even from flowers in your garden. It doesn’t get more local (or delicious) than this. Local never tasted so good.

Here’s the real buzz: it’s not about how many new faces we get, but how many familiar friends keep coming back. The face...
22/05/2025

Here’s the real buzz: it’s not about how many new faces we get, but how many familiar friends keep coming back. The faces that buy our honey from us directly, and the faces that support the shops that stock our honey. We’re so grateful for every repeat order and the sweet reviews that follow— well they really are the bee’s knees! Thank you for being part of our hive family Kelly, we really appreciate the support! 🐝

We’re excited that you can now find our local Feilding honey at the  This is 100% raw, pure honey — produced by bees in ...
21/05/2025

We’re excited that you can now find our local Feilding honey at the

This is 100% raw, pure honey — produced by bees in beautiful home gardens around Feilding, then carefully extracted and filtered by us before going straight into the jar, just as nature intended.

You’ll notice beautiful tasting notes of maple, saffron, butterscotch, and dates — a real reflection of the unique floral sources our bees forage from.
You’ll also find some of our:

🐝 Delish Old-fashioned comb honey
🐝 Beeswax lip balms, made with our beeswax from local hives
🐝 Oat & mānuka honey soap, crafted by the talented Tess at using our local manuka honey.

Next time you stop by The Rosebowl for a coffee or something to eat, take a moment to browse their shelves and support local makers.

One of the things we love the most about being a small business, is the opportunity to support other local small busines...
10/01/2025

One of the things we love the most about being a small business, is the opportunity to support other local small businesses!

Highly recommend hunting down Alana & Chris Wedgenz and trying one (or three) of their arancini balls, or taking home some of their pink peppercorn Brie for a cheeseboard!

Our determination is still to follow the Lacavore (Jessica Prentice, Chef/Writer, 2005) ideology, we started Wedge Mobile Fromagerie. As our Wedge customer you are supporting these local producers and reducing your carbon footprint. We feel good about this so hope you do too!








We love what you do!
Whanganui River Markets.
Alana + Chris

Pop down and support the team at Cuba St Collective! A magic little spot in Palmy where you can find some amazing treats...
10/01/2025

Pop down and support the team at Cuba St Collective! A magic little spot in Palmy where you can find some amazing treats including our honey and beeswax balm range!

We highly recommend checking out the beautiful handmade soap from Asset soap co. and also the delicious body butters from burntorange.bodynz!

18/09/2024

Did you know you can help the Bees by planting a Bee-Friendly garden! 🌸

Our bees do a lot for us, so why not help them in return? Planting bee-friendly flowers in your garden can make a big difference to local bee populations. Here are some of their favorites:
🌼 Lavender
🌼 Rosemary
🌼 Wildflowers

Pro Tip: The more diverse your plants, the more bees you'll attract! 🌿

How bee-friendly is your garden? Share your garden pics in the comments!

17/09/2024

Our local honey is more than just delicious—it's a taste of nature straight from our hives. Made from bees that forage right here in the Manawatu, our honey is packed with natural goodness and unique flavors.

What's not to love about it?
✔️ Sustainably sourced
✔️ Perfect for cooking, baking, or drizzling
✔️ Delicious on a hot piece of toast
✔️ A perfect substitute for sugar
✔️ Full of natural antioxidants

We get a lot of good feedback that our Kelvin Grove honey is very popular in hot drinks, the perfect sweetener to a hot cuppa.

Tap the link to bring a jar of nature's sweetness into your home today!
https://hives.nz/products/kelvin-grove-liquid-urban-honey

Address

Palmerston North
4442

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+64272539064

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