Our Story

Bee's Inn, nestled in Ohaupo, New Zealand is proudly owned and operated by Dave and Christine West.

The Bees Inn story began when Dave was just eight years of ages, now having been in the Bee industry for 40 plus years, these guys know their honey.

Their long span of knowledge and experience allows them to understand key production areas and develop a strong Manuka producing business.

We harvest, extract and pack all our own honey on site to ensure the utmost standard is upheld. This level of knowledge and cleanliness allows us to uphold our MPI, FDA, UMF and Halal registrations.

A smiling woman and a man standing outdoors on a railing platform with nature and mountains in the background.
A beekeeper in protective suit holding a honeycomb frame surrounded by flying bees with beehives in the background.

Meet Dave - Our Master Beekeeper.

Our team consists of highly knowledgeable and skilled beekeepers, led by Master Beekeeper Dave West. Dave is a whizz with all things bees and often lends his advice to others in the field.

With a deep love and understanding of bees, our passionate team is dedicated to these remarkable creatures. 

Dave's journey in beekeeping began at the age of 8 when he convinced his father to keep a swarm of bees. 

This childhood hobby has blossomed into a lifelong commitment to beekeeping. Dave's passion for bees has been passed down to his sons, Terry and Keith, ensuring the tradition of beekeeping thrives through generations.

Colorful bee hives on a hill overlooking green plants and trees in a natural outdoor setting.

Terry & Keith West

With a Dad like Dave, of course you too end up in the bee industry.

For approximately 28 years Terry and Keith have been close behind Dave helping uphold the Bees Inn Manuka name.

Terrys primary role is General Manager, however honey harvesting is his specialty. Terry takes great pride in his relationships with clients.

Keith is our Pollination Manager and is a helpful set of hands to have around the factory with his knowledge of machinery and mechanics.

From our fields, expertly packed for your enjoyment

  • Open beehive box with bees on honeycomb frames, surrounded by green grass and a metal smoker on the side.

    Bees & Hives

    We manage over 3500 hives

  • Close-up of a honeycomb with honey dripping from it.

    Harvesting

    Our team harvests the honey and brings it back to the factory in Ohaupo

  • Industrial food processing machine with stainless steel drum, hoses, and control panel in a clean factory setting.

    Extraction

    Our honey is then extracted from the frames and processed into our factory

  • A jar of Bee's Inn New Zealand Manuka Honey on a wooden surface surrounded by white flowers.

    Packing

    Once processing is complete, we pack our honey into the required jars and label it ready for shipping