Honey produced by bees in hives at Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison is feeding families in the Hastings area, Corrections Minister Judith Collins says.
Almost 38 kg of honey was extracted from the hives in the Young Offenders Unit when the first extraction of the season took place recently.
“This is a terrific example of giving back to the community. Prisoners are learning real life employment skills and gaining a qualification that will help them on release.