• ID. Buzz Cargo fitted out as a bee hive

The Pollination Tour: ID. Buzz x Hidden Honey

ID. Buzz x Hidden Honey

/October 15, 2025/inVolkswagen News

Flower Power Reimagined

New Zealand’s first mobile hive is hitting the road! An electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo has been transformed into a fully-functioning “beehive”, carrying 120,000 bees and the spirit of the original Kombi.

Led by Kiwi beekeeper James Green from Hidden Honey, the Volkswagen Pollination Tour is embarking on a road trip this month across the North Island to raise awareness about pollination and showcase the importance of bees to our ecosystem.

Combining education, engagement, and sustainability, this first-of-its-kind initiative will visit communities as it travels, sharing why pollinators matter and how we can all make a difference.

Polly the Pollinator

Polly is no ordinary Volkswagen ID. Buzz – she’s home to two thriving bee colonies. Journeying across the North Island, Polly is carrying her buzzing passengers from north to south, playing a vital role in the annual pollination that underpins our ecosystems.

From sustainable dairy and fruit to restored native bush and forestry, the welfare of these tiny workers is at the heart of this initiative. After all, bees are essential to life as we know it – and now, they’re finally getting the ride they deserve.

ID. Buzz Cargo fitted out as a bee hive

Carrying the Kombi’s Spirit

The original Volkswagen Type 2 Kombi symbolised a cultural revolution in the 60s that came to be known as Flower Power. New ways of thinking elevated ideas of natural harmony, self-expression, and freedom. Today, Polly carries that spirit forward – fully electric and buzzing with life, and home to two colonies of bees who come and go as they please.

A Van Full of Possibilities

How is this all possible? Meet the ID. Buzz Cargo – Volkswagen’s fully electric van that has been transformed into New Zealand’s first mobile hive. Starting with 3.9 m³ of cargo space, beekeepers and fabricators created a fully climate-controlled home for two thriving bee colonies.

Custom flower latches open as this hive on wheels arrives at new locations, allowing bees to come and go via entry and exit tubes. Inside, conditions are monitored through the standard Ready 2 Discover Infotainment System and a custom ‘Hive Mind’ that measures temperature, light, and air quality.

Pollination in Motion

Bees forage for nectar during the day before returning to their hive at night, at which point the van travels quietly and emission-free, covering up to 382 km on a single charge. Each morning, the bees then explore their new environment, pollinating fresh areas and creating a uniquely blended honey that’s never been tasted before.

The Honey Flow

Polly, James, and their team of bees move with the rhythm of Aotearoa’s “honey flow,” in arguably one of the country’s most remarkable natural collaborations.

Starting in the warmer north, the honey flow sweeps south as flowers bloom. Bees transfer pollen between blossoms, supporting clover, crops, native forests – and the foods we rely on, from kiwifruit to chillies and plums.

And of course, it produces one of New Zealand’s most treasured gifts: honey unlike any other in the world.

Endless Possibilities

More than just a white van, this partnership with Hidden Honey and putting 120,000 passengers in the back, this one-of-a-kind collaboration shows that caring for nature begins right at home.

Imagine what your business could do with its very own ID. Buzz Cargo.

Want to discover more? Explore the ID. Buzz, or speak to our team for more information.

ID. Buzz

Things you should know

Please note that – while care is taken to ensure all details on this page are correct – specifications, pricing and offers often change and information here may no longer be accurate. Images may also include overseas specifications and/or optional accessories not included in the price. Our Sales Specialists are able to check and confirm up-to-date information on request. If you notice information that may be inaccurate, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Thank you.