Ian Fletcher on the politics of "zero-basing" the public service and what he believes really needs to be done to improve effectiveness...

Apiculture needs greater industry representation if it is to progress and push for change, says ApiNZ's chief executive Karin Kos...

Honey competitions are regular occurrences at beekeeping clubs around New Zealand. What is their history and what is their value though...

In his 20s Graham Heaven got a glimpse of beekeeping and thought he might like it. Almost 50 years on he is finally pursuing that interest.

Former AFB recognition tutor Nigel Costley poses an "acid question" on the role of AFB dogs and their recent research...

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Could the opportunity to better develop dogs as an AFB detection tool pass beekeepers and the Management Agency by?...

We begin a new series of stories cataloguing beekeepers’ efforts to best manage varroa in their hives. First up, Gazzabees Honey...

If you’re procrastinating or tired from a busy season, you may need to act fast, warns Andrew Stratford in this month's Management Matters..

Like any beekeeper who has three decades in business, Jeff Brand has seen the ups and downs of the industry...

A beekeeper would be hard pressed to have contributed more to their local club and the industry than Wellington's Frank Lindsay has...

With “queen problems” reported as a leading issue contributing to beehive loss, Dave Black asks, are we paying enough attention to drones?