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18 Million Reasons to be Happy…

Summer has well and truly arrived and as we bask in the glorious sunshine, our amazing bees are working hard producing the finest quality ho

  • Jan 24, 2019
  • 2 min read

Updated: Apr 12, 2023


Happy Beekeeping Ltd, HBK LTD, Manuka Honey
Dr Isaac Flitta

Summer has well and truly arrived and as we bask in the glorious sunshine, our amazing bees are working hard producing the finest quality honey in New Zealand (we’re biased obviously!). We’ve come a long way since we started Happy Beekeeping in 2016. From a very humble start, we now have approximately 18 million bees. Our manuka honey is now shipped across the world from as far away as Scotland to Japan, Canada and Germany. To our friends across the world and to all our loyal customers, thank you for putting the happy into Happy Beekeeping. To say thank you, we’re offering free shipping on all orders. So make the most of summer whether that’s our natural skin products or our premium grade manuka honey.


Celebrate the holidays with this simple recipe


HBK Ltd, Manuka Honey, Honey Glazed Pork Chops, honey with pork, BBQ Honey Glazed Chops
BBQ Honey Glazed Pork Chops

With Auckland Anniversary Day just round the corner and holiday season in full swing, what better way to spend the day than to grab your barbie, make friends with your local butcher and head to the beach. Make the most of summer with our fantastic honey glazed BBQ pork. An effortless beach party dinner allowing you to relax with friends and say hello to our local friendly butcher.


HBKltd, Manuka Honey, Happy Beekeeping Limited
Cameron our local Waipu Butcher

All you need Pork chops Olive oil Salt & Pepper HBK Manuka Honey


Season your chops and rub with olive oil. Cook on the barbecue and pour yourself a glass of wine (it’s the holidays!). When the chops are almost cooked through, drizzle the manuka honey over the meat and turn for a final sizzle. Remove from the barbecue and rest. Serve with a green salad or corn on the cob. Wash down with a dip in the ocean.


Beauty is a nectar which intoxicates the soul T. C. Henley



When we started our journey here, we always knew we wanted to use home grown natural ingredients in a range of organic skincare products. Combining both active manuka honey MGO 500+ (15+UMF) and Propolis, we created éclat. Our products are designed to both protect and nourish skin using only the finest natural ingredients.


Honey is renowned for incredible healing properties, but did you know propolis has been used in skin treatment since ancient times? Scientists have now proved that propolis is one of the most effective treatments for nourishing skin and helping skin conditions. Among just some of the amazing properties, it is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral to name a few! Whether you’re looking for a luxurious facial cleanser, a rejuvenating eye cream or an everyday cream, treat yourself this summer and keep yourself hydrated with our éclat range.


Come and say hello. We’ll be at the following markets on for this holidays


In Northland we will be at:

Whangarei Growers Market- Saturday 26th of January from 6am until 10 am

Whangarei Artisans Fair Markets, -Saturday 26th of January from 9am until 1:30pm

Waipu Street Market- Sunday 27th January from 9:00am until 1:00pm


In Auckland we will be at:

Oritia Farmers Market- Saturday 26th January from 8:30am until 1:00pm

Grey Lynn Farmers Market- Sunday 27th January from 8:30am until 1:00pm

Clevedon Village Farmers Market- Sunday 27th January from 8:30am until 1:00pm


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Wishing you all a fantastic summer.

 
 
 

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