The Buzz of Sustainable Beekeeping

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Sustaibability

Our lifestyle as beekeepers mirrors our deep-rooted love for the great outdoors. We embrace the beauty and wildness of our surroundings, fostering a harmonious relationship with the land, bees, and plants.

With every jar of honey, you experience the rich flavors of our remote environment, captured by the bees that thrive within it.

We are adventurers at heart, constantly exploring our unique remote environment. By deeply understanding our surroundings, we can better care for our bees and enable them to produce honey that is second to none.

Our commitment to preserving this special place is unwavering, ensuring that future generations can enjoy its wonders. 

Some say... he has the stamina to service 1,000 Queens. 

But those in the know say that King Bees Honey is a simple case of honey mastery by the dedicated King Whanau (family) based in the eastern hinterland of New Zealand. A place where Kings do exist (but the Queen is the boss). 

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Sustainable Guardianship

We honour our relationships with landowners that allow us to place our hives on their land. They are custodians of this remote land, and we are devoted to sustainable practices and environmental preservation while caring for our hives. Maintaining transparency and communication with landowners is the key to securing the best sites for our bees.  

From maintaining healthy beehives to utilising eco-friendly packaging, we prioritise sustainability at every step. When you choose King Bees, you actively support the protection of our remote environment and preservation for future generations.  

1%… Contributing to support for people and the planet. 

We may be from a small corner of the world, but we understand the enormity of the issue at hand. In our daily journey we consider our impact on the planet and do what we can to contribute to a better world.  We have joined 1% for the Planet to amplify our ability to do what we can to support people and the planet. 

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Day to Day Sustainability

As we’re working among nature each day, we do our best to tread lightly.  This includes placing hives where they can be easily accessed, with no disruption to the farmland or native forest surrounding the site.  

To get bees through the Winter, we feed honey kept in frames from the previous season.   

We re-use beeswax for new frames going into hives. 

We re-use or make what we can, reducing our impact on the environment. 

Our plastic jars are made from 50% recycled materials and are themselves recyclable.  The labels are paper and will naturally break down.  

Our goal is to be 100% reusable or recyclable.  So zero waste to the landfill. 

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