Hives Manawatu

10/04/2026

Who needs a gym membership when you’ve got full honey boxes to humble you 😂

27/03/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported Charlie with his school fundraising so far 💛

He’s loved seeing all the orders come in and is doing his best to deliver each one personally. In his first week, he’s already sold 60 jars of honey - with one week left on fundraising mission

He’s so excited that so many of you have got behind him to support his school

17/03/2026

What started as Charlies small fundraising idea has turned into something so much more. He’s been blown away by the support - and honestly, so have we.

Every jar is helping him work toward his goal of building a school library… and he’s already busy drawing up the plans including the colour scheme and a hot chocolate machine apparently.

Thank you for backing a little guy with a big vision. It truly means the world to him and his school ♥️

15/03/2026

Charlie is on a mission to help his local rural school fundraiser for a new library. He’s decided to sell the honey from his hive this year and donate 100% of the sales to his fundraising page. We couldn’t be prouder of the little guy!
We will pop the link to his fundraising page and where to order his honey in the comments below 🐝

13/03/2026

Our favourite wee superstar is fundraising for his school for pool heating, Year 7 jackets, new sports equipment, and helping develop the new school library.

Every donation, big or small, really does make a difference. If you’re able to help, he’d be so grateful for your support - even sharing this post helps a lot.

Thank you for supporting our kids and our school community!

https://newburyschoolcolourrun.raiseit.co.nz/97ebd9ehf1

04/03/2026

Extracting now..

03/03/2026

Fresh from the hive
The new season’s almost ready…
Local honey just hits different.

27/02/2026

If you order honey from us, chances are you’ll get the cutest delivery guy in town ♥️

01/09/2025

This Father’s Day, Celebrate All the Legends

Whether he's your Dad, Step-Dad, Grandad, Father-in-Law, a Father Figure, a Single Mum doing both roles, or someone who dreams of being a Dad — this day is for the ones who show up with love, strength, and bad jokes.

Father’s Day Gift Pack – Only $35!

Includes:
250g Creamed Honey
250g Runny Honey
Wood & Leather Balm handcrafted from local beeswax

Taste the difference of honey produced locally, around the Manawatu.

FREE local delivery – Simple & convenient
Gift wrapping available – Ready to give

Limited offer – Ends Friday, 5th September at lunchtime!

Make their day, naturally 💛

Father's Day Gift Pack – Celebrate Every Kind of Dad This Father’s Day, show your appreciation with a gift that’s thoughtful, local, and full of goodness. Whether you're honoring a dad, stepdad, granddad, father figure, solo mum doing double duty, or someone hoping to become a dad one day — ...

18/08/2025

Come and find us in October!

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. 🍯 ☕️

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!