Black Shepherd Apiaries
Their Story
Black Shepherd Apiaries was founded in December 2018 by husband-and-wife team Ben and Robyn Stinson. With over 12 years of beekeeping experience, the couple was motivated by a desire to provide authentic, small-batch honey from their own hives, produced with integrity and care. The business began…
What They Make
Black Shepherd Apiaries offers a diverse range of honeys including Pure New Zealand Manuka Honey (MGO 300+, MGO 400+), Pure New Zealand Clover Honey, Kānuka Honey, Rewarewa Honey (creamed and liquid options), Tawari Honey, Wildflower Honey (with reusable refill options), and Bee-licious Kids Manuka Honey in squeezy jars. They also sell Honeycomb, hand-poured Beeswax Candles, classic wooden honey dippers, and various Gift Packs such as the BEE Luxurious Gift Pack and Father's Day Limited Edition Gift Set.
Awards & Recognition
- Outstanding Food Producer Awards — Two Gold Medals
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How to Get Their Products
Direct Sales
233 Horahora Rd, RD 1, Tirau, Waikato 3484
Online purchase with New Zealand-wide shipping (free for orders over $75, $10 flat rate otherwise), local free delivery to Tīrau, Putāruru, Te Awamutu, and Cambridge. Subscription boxes are available. Products can also be found at various stockists including Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton Zoo, Farro Fresh, Bin Inn Petone, and the Hamilton Farmers Market.