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Pedalling Honey
Canterbury beekeeper Dr Mark Hyslop found beekeeping at a young age, but didn’t make a career out of apiculture until he had earned a PhD...
Maggie James
May 1, 20248 min read


Sweet Sensory Schooling
For three days last month, seven ‘students’ undertook New Zealand’s first Honey Sensory workshop of its kind, in Auckland April 10-12...
Patrick Dawkins
May 1, 20244 min read


Why Stings are Good for You
Science writer Dave Black explains the different reactions to bee stings and how beekeepers might be at greater likelihood to react severely
Dave Black
May 1, 20247 min read


CrystechNZ – Honey Extraction and Processing Experts at Your Service
CrystechNZ manager Jamie Grainger reinforces honey producers that, despite the downturn in the honey industry, they are not going anywhere.
Jamie Grainger
May 1, 20243 min read


What’s the Story?
Veteran beekeeper Roger Bray examines the "story" behind a jar of honey, and how he believes it is being undermined by additives...
Roger Bray
May 1, 20243 min read


Amitraz Resistance Described
Amitraz miticides are perhaps Kiwi beekeepers best weapon against varroa, but resistance among the mites has been found in other parts of...
John Mackay
May 1, 20243 min read


Hunter-Reilly’s Cost-Effective Formic Formula
Stu Ferguson has stumbled on a cost-effective hive treatment, and he wants to share the success with other beekeepers...
Patrick Dawkins
May 1, 20244 min read


The Final Countdown
As the leaves brown, beekeepers look to tuck their hives into bed for winter, and its no different at Pyramid Apiaries in Marlborough...
Patrick Dawkins
May 1, 20242 min read


What Might Really Make a Difference?
Health, crime, education, housing, productivity. It’s a familiar list of things that just seem like they won’t get better no matter who’s...
Ian Fletcher
May 1, 20244 min read


Filling the Orchards
Kiwifruit orchards are on the increase while beehive totals are on a steep decline, and with the former relying heavily on the latter to...
Patrick Dawkins
Mar 28, 20246 min read


Conference Calendar
While the major social event of the New Zealand beekeeping calendar of recent years, Apiculture New Zealand’s (ApiNZ) multi-day national...
Patrick Dawkins
Mar 28, 20245 min read


Wellington Beekeepers Pay Homage to Frank Lindsay
Stories of decades of dedication to beekeeping, wise counsel, and the odd beekeeping-quip marked an evening of much enjoyment for the...
Patrick Dawkins
Mar 28, 20243 min read
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