Pure by Nature.

Experience the art of beekeeping through our premium Manuka honey and superior queen bees, crafted with passion and precision.

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Our Philosophy

Straight from the Beehives

Our friendly queen bee breeders NZ help clients throughout New Zealand to deliver Italian Honey Bee and Carniolan Honey Bee alongside queen cells with industry-leading skills and equipment. Our state-of-the-art artificial insemination breeding programme maximizes the health of our clients' queens and colonies of bees.

We deliver consistently high-quality queen bees and queen cells shipped across New Zealand to improve your hive's production rate. Our work is centered around high-quality genetic lines, pairing you with productive mated queens for excellent results.

ApiLife team working with beehives

What We "Beelieve" In

Innovation

Our bee breeds have superior genetic traits. Combining extensive experience with a scientific approach, we continually enhance our offering.

Ethicality

We are open and honest about every step we take. We consistently supply our high-quality Manuka honey and bees on time, every time.

Conservation

We are passionate about giving back by planting native species to regenerate our ecosystems, allowing New Zealand's wildlife to thrive.

Products & Services

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Queen Survey

We are always refining our processes. Help us learn what beekeepers value most by sharing your feedback.

  • Share Your Priorities
  • Shape Breeding Focus
  • Support the Industry
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Queens

We breed Italian and Carniolan queens for commercial and hobbyist beekeepers, monitored over a full year.

  • Italian & Carniolan Lines
  • Genetic Diversity Focus
  • Production, VSH & Swarming Traits
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Services

Available for beekeepers in the Greater Wellington Region and Lower North Island.

  • Pollination
  • Mentoring
  • AFB Inspections
  • COI Sign-Off
  • Wasp Control & Removal
  • Swarm Control & Removal
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Landowner Partnerships

Seeking sites to place our beehives. We offer fair payment and partnerships based on trust and transparency.

  • Winter & Manuka Sites
  • Financial Compensation
  • Mutually Beneficial Partnerships
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Manuka Honey 300+ MGO 250g

Manuka Honey 300+ MGO

Our premium-grade Manuka honey. Rich flavour and smooth texture, perfect for daily use to support general health.

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Liquid Gold

Pure Manuka Honey

Authentic, pure New Zealand Manuka honey, independently tested and fully traceable back to the Manuka block that produced it.

  • Our 500+ MGO Manuka honey is light amber in color with an earthy aroma, a dense smooth caramel sweetness up front, and a pleasant bitter finish.
  • Minimally processed and made by nature, so slight variations in color, consistency, and flavor are expected.
  • Popular uses include a daily spoonful for immune support, a healthy natural replacement for sugar, helping soothe dry, itchy, or sore throats, supporting wound care and skin conditions such as acne, and helping fight winter colds and flu.

ApiLife Limited's promise to you:

  • Straight from the hives, as nature intended.
  • Glyphosate free.
  • 100% authentic New Zealand monofloral Manuka honey.
  • No antibiotics.
  • Non-GMO.
  • Laboratory-tested premium quality Manuka honey.
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Manuka Honey 500+ MGO 250g

Manuka Honey 500+ MGO

Our ultra-high grade Manuka honey. Contains potent, naturally occurring compounds for when you need it most.

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Order Bulk Honey

ApiLife Limited can supply Manuka honey in bulk, and we can help you source a wide range of bulk New Zealand honey.

All our honey products are minimally processed, made by nature, and independently tested, with test results on hand for buyers to review.

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What Our Clients Say

Kind words from our partners

"ApiLife's Italian queen bees have completely transformed our honey production. The queens are prolific layers with gentle offspring. We've seen a 30% increase in production since introducing them to our hives."

John Smith

Commercial Beekeeper, Auckland

"As a hobbyist beekeeper, I was looking for a gentle bee variety. The Carniolan queens from ApiLife have been perfect - docile, productive, and resistant to disease. Couldn't be happier!"

Sarah Johnson

Hobbyist Beekeeper, Wellington

"The 500+ MGO Manuka honey from ApiLife is simply exceptional. The flavor profile is rich and complex, and I appreciate knowing exactly which Manuka block it came from. This is truly premium New Zealand honey."

Michael Wong

Food Connoisseur, Christchurch

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Questions, Answered

What breed of queen do you breed?

We breed both Apis mellifera ligustica (Italian honey bee) and Apis mellifera carnica (Carniolan honey bee). This gives us an advantage over most queen suppliers who only choose to supply either Italian or Carniolan queens.

When can I order Mated Queens?

Mated queens are available for purchase from September to April. Shipping is available nationwide via overnight courier with Track and Trace, or pickup is available from our base north of Masterton.

What is the difference between UMF™ and MGO ratings?

MGO (methylglyoxal) is the compound responsible for many of Manuka honey's unique properties. The MGO rating directly indicates the concentration of methylglyoxal. UMF™ (Unique Manuka Factor) is a broader grading system. Both indicate the quality and potency of Manuka honey.

Do you supply bulk Manuka Honey?

Yes, ApiLife can supply Manuka honey in bulk, and we can even help you source a range of bulk New Zealand honey. All our honey is minimally processed and independently tested. Please contact us for more information on bulk orders.

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Get In Touch

We'd love to hear from you

Find Us Here

Our operation is based north of Masterton, New Zealand. We welcome visitors by appointment and ship our products nationwide. Please find our contact details below.

Location

Masterton
Wellington, New Zealand

Phone

027 355 9790

Email

info@apilife.co.nz

Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM