“I started SJA with just a 2WD ute, a smoker, a few hives, and a hunger to build something real. Over the years, I learned the ropes by doing the work — splitting hives, delivering bees in all conditions, providing honey and pollination services, and discovering what truly matters. I realised that this business isn’t just about bees or honey — it’s about people. Our team, from local staff to international travellers far from home, is at the heart of everything we do.

By building strong systems, clear values, and a supportive culture, we empower people to do extraordinary work. Every routine, every hive, and every leader is designed to enable success, and performance is recognised and rewarded. This approach allows us to deliver reliable, high-quality bees, queens, and pollination services to growers, beekeepers, and exporters across New Zealand and internationally.

Every hive we place, every queen we raise, and every service we provide contributes to a greater purpose: helping growers feed the world, strengthening the industry, and protecting our planet. Together, with our people, partners, and communities, we’re shaping the future of beekeeping — one strong hive, one empowered team, and one real impact at a time.”