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The Natural Goodness of Honey At HiveEnergy, we’ve always trusted nature’s performance fuel: honey. Sweet, simple, and powerful — honey...

Beekeepers Heaven Just over a year ago, we shared the story behind Hive Energy — a New Zealand sports nutrition brand born from beekeeping, with a mission to create natural sports fuel powered by honey. Since then, it’s been an incredible journey of growth, innovation, and momentum. Over the past 12 months, we’ve continued to push forward in redefining performance nutrition, creating products that help athletes fuel naturally while staying connected to sustainability and qual

Natural, convenient fuel for your body! Not so surprising...! A recent article from EatingWell highlights honey as a surprisingly effective pre-workout fuel. Sports dietitians interviewed in the piece explain that honey provides fast-absorbing carbohydrates through its natural blend of glucose and fructose, giving the body quick, accessible energy before exercise. This can help improve performance, may delay fatigue, and support endurance during training. The article also not

Kings High Lads If you’re raising teenagers who seem to live on sports fields, courts, tracks, and training sessions, you’ll know one thing quickly — keeping them fuelled properly is not easy. Between school, training, growth spurts, and busy schedules, many parents struggle to find healthy food for teenage athletes that is both nutritious and convenient. Teen athletes need more than just calories. Their bodies are growing, recovering, and performing all at the same time. The

Simon McLean on his way to Winning Faultline Ultra last weekend At HiveEnergy, we believe performance is built through consistency — in training, in recovery, and in the everyday choices athletes make to support their bodies. That’s why our Stronger Together pillar sits at the heart of everything we do. As a brand focused on sports nutrition New Zealand, we’re committed to supporting athletes and communities from grassroots sport through to endurance racing — helping people f

There was a time when fuel didn’t come in packets, powders, or formulas. During World War I, thousands of ANZAC soldiers relied on what they had — simple, natural foods that could keep them going through long days, harsh conditions, and relentless demand. Their rations were basic: biscuits, tea, sugar, jam. But beyond the front lines, something more personal arrived. Through organisations like the Red Cross, comfort parcels were sent from home — packed not just with food, but

At HiveEnergy, we love innovation—whether we’re creating it or championing it. That’s why we’re beyond excited to announce our newest partnership with Snacket , making us the very first New Zealand distributors of this game-changing sports nutrition accessory. If you haven’t met Snacket yet… you’re about to fall in love. Born From the Bike, Built for Athletes Snacket was created by Karla , an endurance athlete, mum, and lifelong lover of the outdoors. Her journey began with

David "Patto" Patterson This weekend, we are supporting Brighton Backyard Ultra, and ahead of the event, we caught up with a familiar...

Simon McLean at Dead Cow Gully At HiveEnergy, we’re passionate about supporting athletes who push the boundaries of endurance. That’s why...

Michelle and Jonathan Kemp We’re excited to cheer on Michelle and Jonathan Kemp , who are both lining up at the HIVEENERGY CHALLENGE...

New World Emerging Suppliers - South Island We’re still buzzing from an incredible week in Auckland, where HiveEnergy was honoured with a...

Local runner Laura Bungard is taking her passion for the trails global, as she prepares to represent New Zealand at the World Trail...

We’re proud to announce our sponsorship of the King’s High School Triathlon Team as they prepare to compete in the Wanaka Triathlon this...

HiveEnergy Emerge Finalists Dunedin, New Zealand – HiveEnergy has been named one of ten national finalists in the highly competitive...

We recently caught up with Abby Stevens, one of our incredible HiveEnergy-supported athletes, to talk about her HYROX journey, her...

Nicola MacBeth and Zebby! At HiveEnergy , we’re proud to champion athletes, coaches, and innovators who are pushing boundaries in the...

HiveEnergy Title Partner for Challenge Wanaka Multi and Duathlon 2025 We're proud to announce that HiveEnergy, has been named the new...

Gabrielle Nikora-Baker In the latest edition of Hive Hub , we caught up with Gabrielle Nikora-Baker, founder of GNB Health and Fitness,...

Beekeeping In 2020, what began as a simple hobby took a surprising turn into something much more. HiveEnergy wasn’t born in a boardroom...

HiveEnergy received Silver Medal in Outstanding Food Producer Awards Local business Parakore Honey, based in Mosgiel, Otago has just won...