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Maggie James
Aug 2, 20227 min read
Don’t Believe Everything You Hear: The Arrival of the European Honey Bee to NZ
While it may be commonly known that Mary Bumby was the first to introduce European honey bees to New Zealand...


Patrick Dawkins
Aug 1, 20223 min read
The Vastly Experienced Beekeeper Making Thames Club Click
With 45 years’ experience – and counting – as a commercial beekeeper, John Bassett has a wealth of knowledge to share and he is...


Patrick Dawkins
Jul 15, 20221 min read
July Promotions!
All the promotions from our supporters this month in one place...


Patrick Dawkins
Jul 3, 20225 min read
Egmont Honey Think Big, Offer Up Honey Contracts
“The 100,000 Hive Project” is what they are calling it. It’s ambitious, a little bit tongue-in-cheek, but a sign of Egmont Honey’s desire to


Patrick Dawkins
Jul 3, 20228 min read
Conference Takeaways
With an impressive venue playing host, a smaller cluster of beekeepers and a day shorter duration than recent events, the ApiNZ conference..


Ian Fletcher
Jul 3, 20224 min read
The EU/NZ Free Trade Agreement – Good, or Bad?
No one is better qualified to offer analysis on the NZ-EU FTA announced last week than our very own Ian Fletcher, who runs the rule over it.


Dave Black
Jul 3, 20225 min read
The Dangerous Questions
We often turn to science and new research to solve problems of bee health, but some academics are posing some "dangerous" questions...


Patrick Dawkins
Jul 3, 20223 min read
Export Honey Volumes Declining
While the honey industry continues to work through several years of honey stores, MPI reports a reduction in the main method of moving it...


Maggie James
Jul 3, 20227 min read
The Rewarding Road to Kirwee Bees
Everyone’s road to beekeeping is different and for Kirwee Bees owner Glynn Cleaver it took a violent shake and some mental anguish for him..


Phil Evans
Jul 3, 20225 min read
Honey Compliance an Achievable Challenge
When it comes to food safety, there is a road to a fully-compliant honey industry, believes Waikato beekeeper Phil Evans...


Patrick Dawkins
Jul 3, 20223 min read
AFB Detective’s Mystery Honey
Francis Proffit claimed top prize in the National Honey Awards club category for his “mystery” honey, but it's his work with AFB that...


Patrick Dawkins
Jul 3, 20226 min read
Talking Points from a Science Symposium Growing in Popularity
A mix of detailed in-depth scientific presentation and more generalised discussion over beekeeping and industry matters hallmarked...
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