New Zealand COVID Shutdown
Good health is at your fingertips
“The greatest medicine of all is to teach people how not to need it.”
-Hippocrates, Ancient Greek Physician
This quote by Hippocrates is what guides today’s communication. A strong immune system is the best defense against the threats to good health. And so, we offer resources you can use from your home.
Podcasts and videos that inspire health and wellness
You can watch, learn, and be inspired right from the comfort of your own home with these channels and podcasts dedicated to sharing informative and actionable content to help you live a healthy, well-thy life.
Do honeybees sleep? Of course they sleep!
Have you heard that honeybees never sleep? It seems to be a notion that is perpetuated by word of mouth. Researchers say otherwise. It just goes to prove that you can’t believe everything you hear.
According to Jürgen Tautz in his book The Buzz About Bees, foragers enter a 
pronounced state of sleep—largely at night and in the hive. However, sometimes they sleep outside the hive as well. In addition, beekeepers and bee photographers the world over have reported seeing bees asleep in flowers. The bees may remain stationary for hours, only to fly away when disturbed.
COVID-19 and Manuka Honey
Bees & Trees Sponsors Local New Zealand Sheepdog Trial Club
Bees & Trees is a small, family-owned business. At the heart of our business we do things a certain way. Not only do we do our best to bring you the highest quality Manuka honey on the Earth, we also do our best to respect the land we use and the communities in which we participate. One of the ways we do this is by sponsoring local organizations.
One such organization is the Eltham Takau Sheepdog Trial Club, located in the scenic Mangamingi valley on the North Island. Here’s a bit about the Club as described by Matthew and Jackie Francis, Glen Nui Station, Vice President & Secretary for Eltham Takau Dog Trial Club.
