Becca&Rich has newly established a programme (MGP) aims to transfer Mānuka honey from wild harvest to scientific farming. Our project significantly differs from other programmes focus on small scale plantation presently. The project is open to both overseas and local entities. Funding We accept various funding sources to expand Mānuka plantations. The investment and donation Read More …
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New Zealand Native Botany for Bees
Becca&Rich Honey is researching and experimenting with New Zealand native bush have blossoms that attract bees. This study will lead our next generation of products. Towai, weinmannia silvicola – grows into a giant plant. Blossoms in spring. Rewarewa, knightia excelsia, a jungle plant, blossoms in spring. Pittosporum Tenuifolium, ubiquitous hedge plant in New Zealand, a Read More …
Manuka Health is no longer a Kiwi business
ManukaHealth sold to PEP. The second biggest New Zealand bee products exporter Manuka Health has been sold to Australian private equity giant Pacific Equity Partners. This News source comes from New Zealand Herald says the purchase price was $110 million – more than five times the $20 million valuation placed on the company in 2012 when Read More …
Honey supply shortages hit Comvita profit
Health products company Comvita has reported a modest profit rise, with a move towards self-sufficiency in honey supply coming too late to prevent first-half shortages impacting its annual earnings. Comvita reported a 3.3 per cent rise in annual net profit to $7.6 million on an 11.4 per cent rise in revenues to $115.3m, for the Read More …
Tikanga explained
Tikanga can be described as general behaviour guidelines for daily life and interaction in Māori culture. Tikanga is commonly based on experience and learning that has been handed down through generations. It is based on logic and common sense associated with a Māori world view. While these concepts of tikanga are constant, their practice can Read More …
Manaakitanga
UNIQUE NEW ZEALAND HOSPITALITY – hospitality, kindness, generosity, support – the process of showing respect, generosity and care for others. Loosely translated as hospitality, ‘manaakitanga’ plays a key role in Māori society and inspires the New Zealand visitor experience. Loosely translated as hospitality, manaakitanga plays a key role in Māori society and inspires the New Zealand Read More …