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Our History

Image by The New York Public Library

1952: Dutch Courage

The story of our family business begins with John (Jan) and Celia, who immigrated to New Zealand from Holland after World War II in search of a new life.

1958: Busy Bees

After working for another beekeeper to get established, John and Celia eventually purchased the family property with their three young children in tow, and founded Milburn Apiaries Ltd.

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