We were an artisan Whanganui honeys producer, now Wasp Nest Poisoning

If you would like a wasp nest destroyed, then call me at mob 021728889. See our wasp information page.

Otherwise…  43 years in bees-ness 1982 – 2025, and now closed for good.

The end of an era. We are sad to announce that our last shop day ever was Thur 28 August 2025.

We reduced our hive numbers from 200 to 20 around 2 years ago, and have been selling our previous seasons honey since then.

Canaan Honey is named after the land of Israel that is called the Land of Milk and Honey. To have milk and honey you need a moderate climate for fine pastures and we believe the region of Whanganui is just that. Our honey came from our bee hives around the hills and valleys of the Whanganui region with the furthest apiary at Raurimu National Park. We also got Bush honey from Taranaki and Blue Borage and Clover from the South Island.

Michael, Melissa and infant James Brandon continued the Brandon family name after Janice and the late John retired after 40 years in the bees-ness. 

Canaan Honey – was more than just a shop, it was an experience

Our Honey Shop on the outer edge of Whanganui City where town meets country, was just 6 minutes drive from the middle of town.

On entering our shop you were met with a strong honey aroma that has been absorbed by the very walls surrounding you. You could bring your own favourite honey pot to be filled with our carefully crafted artisan honey or buy it ready packed from our shelves, while enjoying some relaxing background music. 

We loved to chat with our customers about the inspiring nature of our bees and the incredible way they make such delicious honey. We love to talk of our creator God who made the heavens and the earth and everything in it so marvellously.