Join us on the Ground Floor Event Space of the Microsoft Building for a buzzing lunchtime celebration of World Bee Day – featuring a lineup of free, hands-on activities run by Bees Up Top.
Whether you’re keen to learn, create, or just taste something sweet, there’s something for everyone. No booking required – but spaces at each activity are limited, so come early to avoid missing out.
What’s happening:
🐝 Live honey extraction – Watch fresh honey being spun straight from the hive. Learn how it’s harvested, chat with the beekeepers, and pour your own golden jar of goodness to take home.
🎨 Bee-themed painting activity – Get creative and paint your own bee artwork – perfect for a mindful moment and a fun way to celebrate our pollinator pals.
🌱 DIY seed bomb station – Make your own wildflower seed bomb to take home and plant. It’s an easy, impactful way to support local pollinators in your backyard or balcony garden.
💄 Beeswax lip balm making – Craft your own all-natural lip balm using beeswax and essential oils. It’s sustainable, simple, and something you’ll actually use.
🍯 Candle rolling – Roll your own natural candle using pure beeswax honeycomb sheets. It’s quick, fun, and totally beginner-friendly — no mess, no fuss.
🎧 🍹 Free mocktails and a live DJ – Enjoy a laid-back lunchtime vibe with feel-good tunes and refreshing mocktails on us.
SPEND AND REDEEM – FREE HONEY
Spend $15+ at Anchorpoint and redeem your complimentary 310g Harbour Grounds Honey Jar. Head into the Anchorpoint food court, make your purchase, collect your token, then bring it back to the event space to redeem.
These honey jars are very special as the honey is produced right here at Harbour Grounds! We have five beehives atop our Air New Zealand building – learn more about the beehives here.
T&Cs:
– Valid on purchases of $15 or more in a single transaction
– One complimentary jar per person
– While stocks last
– Participating retailers: Poke House, U Sushi, Mazi Greek and Tank
About Bees Up Top
Bees Up Top is New Zealand’s top and most trusted corporate beekeeping business. For over six years, they’ve been helping companies strengthen sustainability efforts and build deeper connections – one hive at a time. From rooftop installations to hands-on education, they bring the power of bees directly to businesses, empowering connection and delivering locally made honey to workplaces across the country. Find out more and visit their website here.
