The first batch of honey harvested from hives in Christchurch's residential red zone should have extra sweetness and flavour. Christchurch beekeeper Simon Phillips, of Gold Fern Honey, handed the first tub of "red-zone honey" to Greater Christchurch Regeneration Minister Megan Woods on Sunday. STACY SQUIRES/STUFF Gold Fern beekeeper Simon Phillips collects the first honey from hives in the residential red zone. READ MORE:* Jar of Kiwi mānuka honey will cost you $1800* Honey manufacturing shed goes up in flamesSTACY SQUIRES/STUFF Simon Phillips and Isabelle Davour harvest raw honey from the hive. LINZ supports groups like Gold Fern Honey to develop and trial new activities, including establishing four community gardens, the Life in Vacant Spaces Trust, several sports events and children's days.

Source: Stuff December 16, 2018 03:22 UTC