You can keep bees on any land within the Marlborough district so long as the bees do not cause a danger, nuisance, annoyance to neighbours or to the public or cause a risk to health. The sale of honey from bees is regulated by Council's health protection team (for domestic sales) and by the NZ Food Safety Authority (for honey exports).
The NZ Food Safety Authority has information on labelling and packaging requirements. It also has information on tutin risks. Marlborough is a high risk area for tutin in honey. The NZFSA Standard for tutin can be viewed on the NZFSA website.
Go to New Zealand Food Safety Authority
If you have seen a swarm of bees on private property or on public land, the Marlborough Beekeepers Association has designated members who will remove swarms at no cost. Refer to their website for contact details.
Go to the Marlborough Beekeepers Association website
Go to Apiculture New Zealand website
