Roger Alexander started beekeeping after 33 years of building. The rules and regulations were getting hard to keep up with and he felt like a major change. He wanted to do something that would make him feel good about what he was doing and something that would contribute to the planet. It was at that time a friend suggesting beekeeping.
 
In 2010 he bought fifty active double brood hives from a beekeeper up north. Rght from the start he thrown himself into it and learned a lot about beekeeping. Over the years he has developed his own beekeeping strategies that have enabled him to keep his bees healthy and happy. 
 
Over the years Matakana Honey has increased the number of beehives.
Rogers main goal is to keep making sure the bees have a good quality of life and are looked after in a sustainable way. This is how we ensure the honey is from the highest standard.

Our honey is pulled off the hive at between UMF 10 and 20 which gives it antibacterial properties - fantastic for health and wellbeing. We leave the hives to collect other great native nectars such as Rewa-Rewa and Kanuka which gives Matakana honey that  distinct flavour. We really want the locals and visitors to the area to enjoy a locally prodcued high quality honey with all the antibacterial properties as well as the amazing taste!