Host a Hive
Have you ever wanted honey bees, but didn't know where to get started or have the time to manage them?
Problem solved.… From only $55/month, we provide homeowners with the opportunity to increase crop pollination and harvest their own raw honey, all while helping save the bees.
You will also get hours of enjoyment watching the bees through our top bar inspection window and have the opportunity to have hands on experience during our regular inspections.
We have several attractive, hand-constructed Top Bar beehives for rent that will add a beautiful feature to your garden. But, if you would like the usual Langstroth box hive, we can source those too. We manage hives within about 20km of Mount Maunganui.
Find out more details about our Top Bar hives here.
How it works?
First, we will come have a look at your garden and decide with you if and where it is suitable to have a hive. We will then install the hive and bring the bees. We will take care of everything, leaving you to just enjoy their company, pollination and honey. Checks are, on average, once a month depending on the season.
At the end of the summer, we will harvest all the surplus honey for you, leaving enough for the bees to survive over winter. We can not promise a specific amount as every site is different, but it can be up to 15kg if the colony is strong coming into spring. Some colonies make enough honey to harvest prior to Christmas.
What do you get?
- A stunning Top Bar or Langstroth beehive with a heathy bee colony.
- Hours of enjoyment watching the bees through the inspection window. But, we warn you, this can be addictive!
- All surplus honeycomb.
- Instruction, demonstration and hands-on experience if you want it.
- All costs of registration, levies, organic or synthetic varroa treatment, etc. are included.
- Regular inspection and full management of the hive. In the event of a loss of the colony, we will provide a new one.
- Help with swarm collection.
- Support should you have concerns.
Cost
For one beehive the cost is from $660 per year depending on location.
Monthly payment can be arranged from the second year of rental.
$250 non-refundable deposit before hive installation.
2 months notice is needed to cancel the rental after the first year.
Problem solved.… From only $55/month, we provide homeowners with the opportunity to increase crop pollination and harvest their own raw honey, all while helping save the bees.
You will also get hours of enjoyment watching the bees through our top bar inspection window and have the opportunity to have hands on experience during our regular inspections.
We have several attractive, hand-constructed Top Bar beehives for rent that will add a beautiful feature to your garden. But, if you would like the usual Langstroth box hive, we can source those too. We manage hives within about 20km of Mount Maunganui.
Find out more details about our Top Bar hives here.
How it works?
First, we will come have a look at your garden and decide with you if and where it is suitable to have a hive. We will then install the hive and bring the bees. We will take care of everything, leaving you to just enjoy their company, pollination and honey. Checks are, on average, once a month depending on the season.
At the end of the summer, we will harvest all the surplus honey for you, leaving enough for the bees to survive over winter. We can not promise a specific amount as every site is different, but it can be up to 15kg if the colony is strong coming into spring. Some colonies make enough honey to harvest prior to Christmas.
What do you get?
- A stunning Top Bar or Langstroth beehive with a heathy bee colony.
- Hours of enjoyment watching the bees through the inspection window. But, we warn you, this can be addictive!
- All surplus honeycomb.
- Instruction, demonstration and hands-on experience if you want it.
- All costs of registration, levies, organic or synthetic varroa treatment, etc. are included.
- Regular inspection and full management of the hive. In the event of a loss of the colony, we will provide a new one.
- Help with swarm collection.
- Support should you have concerns.
Cost
For one beehive the cost is from $660 per year depending on location.
Monthly payment can be arranged from the second year of rental.
$250 non-refundable deposit before hive installation.
2 months notice is needed to cancel the rental after the first year.