Woolworths is celebrating spring by opening the world’s first supermarket for bees in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland’s Ambury Farm these school holidays.
Woolworths is partnering with experts Bees Up Top and Auckland’s Ambury Farm to create the bee-friendly supermarket. Instead of human food, the miniature aisles will be full of bees’ favourite blooms such as lavender, mānuka, and cosmos.
Spring favourites like strawberries and asparagus are back in season, thanks to the tireless work of these tiny pollinators. These buzzy legends are the real heroes behind most of the fresh kai in supermarkets, pollinating 70% of all crops eaten by humans.
But bee populations are facing a sticky situation worldwide due to pesticides, climate change, and habitat destruction. That’s why Woolworths is raising the profile of the humble workers by giving bees their very own bee-stro.
Kiwis are encouraged to buzz on over to the supermarket for bees to take part in free, immersive, and educational activities. Expect a scavenger hunt, a bee-autiful goodie bag, and experts on hand for all your bee questions. Bee there or bee square!
WHAT Woolworths Supermarket for Bees – a free miniature bee-friendly supermarket with fun, immersive, educational activities and goodies for the whole family
WHERE Ambury Farm, 43 Ambury Road, Māngere Bridge, Auckland
WHEN September 28 – October 6
TICKETS Tickets are free for Kiwis of all ages and can be secured from Friday 21st September here.
