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A Word on ‘Culture’ and an Eye on the Election
Culture used to mean going to opera, or an art gallery, or (for the more adventurous) studying a foreign language. Now, its often associated with taking strident positions about identity (your own) or about what we think about others’ identities and choices. ..
Ian Fletcher
May 24 min read


The Skinny
Did you know, as humans our largest organ – skin – plays a crucial role in hosting microbes that help train the immune system. Is it the same for bees? asks science writer Dave Black as he explores an emerging field of research.
Dave Black
May 26 min read


Getting Around the Table
Last week eight apiculture industry leaders met in Wellington, with four more attending via video-link, to discuss the potential for an all-encompassing, national, industry body to represent beekeepers...
Patrick Dawkins
Apr 157 min read


Members Grant ApiNZ a “Stay of Execution”
While the Apiculture New Zealand (ApiNZ) Board had the industry-good group – with roots in the National Beekeepers Association (NBA) going..
Patrick Dawkins
Mar 316 min read


Seller Beware – Predatory Honey Buyer Has Beekeepers Seeing Red
With beekeepers desperate to sell honey during a market downturn, predatory honey buyers are taking advantage and one South Island buyer...
Patrick Dawkins
Mar 317 min read


Southland Beekeeper Wins AFB Compensation Claim
George Bell’s first thought when he discovered American foulbrood (AFB) in his hives was not to gain compensation from a neighbouring hive..
Patrick Dawkins
Mar 314 min read


New Global Mānuka Trademark Campaign Launched in Seven Markets
The Mānuka Charitable Trust (MCT) has filed wild-card mānuka honey trademark applications in New Zealand, Australia, China, Europe...
Bruce Roscoe
Mar 315 min read


NZBI Convene Industry Roundtable Meeting
With matters of apiculture industry representation up in the air, New Zealand Beekeeping Incorporated (NZBI) are moving to gather key...
Patrick Dawkins
Mar 312 min read


Honey Sellers Report from the “El Dorado” of Natural Products
In March at least half a dozen New Zealand honey marketers put their best foot forward at one of America’s biggest trade shows, Natural...
Patrick Dawkins
Mar 314 min read


Wasp, Did You Say?
It’s out of honey harvest and into pest control for second-generation beekeeper ‘Aimz’ as the seasons turn in the Bay of Plenty…
Aimz
Mar 313 min read


Colony Loss Results are In
The NZ Colony Loss Survey Summary 2024.
Patrick Dawkins
Mar 310 min read


John Berry on Wintering Down
As with all things related to beekeeping, there are many right ways to do things, but this is how I conduct my wintering down of beehives...
John Berry
Mar 314 min read
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